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Communications Coordinator, Diocese Diocese Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Anglican
Position: Communications Coordinator, Diocese Anglican Diocese
The Opportunity
Do you have strong writing and editing skills? Are you passionate about sharing the good news of a Christian organization in a meaningful way? Do you have experience with the production of print media? Do you enjoy working with a wide variety of stakeholders including staff, leadership, and volunteers?
Major Responsibilities
- The Anglican monthly newspaper
- Write, edit and research articles
- Integrate content across various digital platforms to increase reach.
- Source freelancers, stories and pictures
- Responsible for the layout of ad placements.
- Coordinate distribution. Prepare and post web-ready assets.
- Prepare and post web-ready assets.
- Identify, research, write and edit articles for the Diocesan website.
- Provide recommendations for the development of the editorial strategy for all Diocesan media, print and digital.
- Assist departments with video production and distribution.
- Edit and distribute the bi-weekly e-newsletter (Bulletin Board).
- Monitor press/media coverage using Google Alerts and report to the Director of Communications for possible action.
- Make recommendations for the development and implementation of the Diocesan social media strategy and policy.
- Recommend communication strategies that reflect and support intercultural, anti-racist, and trauma informed ministry practices across the Diocese.
- Ensure content is regularly posted on the Diocesan social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube.
- Use social media to engage with people both inside and outside the Anglican Church.
- Provide advice, training and education on social media to Diocesan Centre staff, clergy and parishes.
- Support the Director of Communications in administering the Diocesan Bishop’s social media presence.
- Maintain the Diocesan website to ensure content is relevant and up-to-date and technical issues are addressed promptly. (Content management system is Word Press.)
- Monitor website traffic and Diocesan social media channels to identify trends and measure success using Google Analytics.
- Liaise with developers to resolve technical issues.
- Develop content for the website in consultation with the Director of Communications.
- Provide training and support to staff on website maintenance and the content creation for their departments.
- Provide communications, website and social media advice and support to various departments and committees of the Diocese and parishes, as requested by the Director of Communications.
- Identify and develop tools to improve internal communications, both within the Diocesan Centre and with clergy and parishes.
- Participate in communication working groups such as the Parish Website Pilot Project and social media coaching.
Values, Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience writing and editing print or digital publications
- Equivalent lived experience in community, cultural, or grassroots ministry.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in English, journalism, marketing, communications or related discipline.
- Understanding communications strategy and planning, especially online strategy.
- Strong writing, editing and research skills are necessary.
- Ability to teach/coach others, especially on social media and website management and content creation.
- Excellent collaborative skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates a strong level of accountability, innovation, commitment to best practices, adaptability and flexibility, and the ability to build relationships.
- Knowledge of or a willingness to become familiar with the structure, functions and values of the Anglican Church of Canada. An understanding of Anglican culture is an asset.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently, to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks, often under tight deadlines.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Basic photography skills is an asset.
About the Anglican Diocese of Toronto
The Diocese was founded in 1839 and is the largest Anglican Diocese in Canada by population and membership. With 200 congregations and ministries, the Diocese stretches over 26,000 square kilometers of urban, rural and suburban communities. The North and…
Title: Communications Coordinator, Diocese Diocese
Company: Anglican
Location: Toronto, Canada
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