artsnb is looking for a Public Relations Specialist to join their team of passionate professionals.
artsnb strives for a New Brunswick in which excellence and innovation in the arts is fostered, and artistic expression is cherished by its citizens. artsnb is an arm’s length provincial crown agency with a mandate to facilitate and promote the creation of arts, facilitate the enjoyment and understanding of the arts, to advise the government on arts policy, to unify and speak for the arts community, and to administer funding programs for professional artists.
Position Status: One year renewable contract, based on performance. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some travel may be required.
Pay scale: $ 38,324 to $ 52,702
As a Public Relations Specialist you will be responsible for:
Job Requirements:
• Outstanding written and verbal communication;
• Ability to translate internal documents, web content, and marketing materials quickly and with panache from English to French and from French to English;
• Ability to carry out analysis of social media metrics and prepare reports;
• demonstrated knowledge and experience in a communications, PR, or marketing environment;
• Sound social media strategy mindset, including committed personal experience and contributions across multiple social media platforms;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, using critical thinking skills to distill necessary tasks.
Attributes:
• A social person who thrives working within a strong team, but who can also work independently:
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, solution-oriented, get-it-done attitude;
• Thrives in a fast-paced, nimble work environment and can work with little direction at times;
• Passion to explore new ideas, contribute to critical discussion, and build on ideas from others;
• Commitment to internal and external communication and collaboration;
• Enthusiasm for client service and connecting with people;
• Knowledge, experience, curiosity and interest in how social media intersects with the business world.
Required Skills:
• Post-secondary education in an applicable discipline such as marketing, communications or public relations;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills;
• Above average skill in written and oral communication;
• Ability to translate documents, English into French and vice versa
• Highly motivated self-starter with demonstrated ability to support team-oriented environment;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, demonstrating use of discretion and sound judgment;
• Ability to organize, manage time, and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment with proven clarity and creativity in all forms of written communication.
Qualifications:
• Degree in public relations, marketing, media, communications, or a related field
• Experience in public relations, communications, and marketing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Superior communications skills
Assets:
• The ability to write captivating, well-researched copy quickly and accurately
• Able to write documents in both official languages
• An inquiring mind, able to come up with original ideas
• An eye for detail
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong computer skills, including understanding of MS Excel and MS Word
• Strong communication skills
• Strong people skills: comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
• Adept at the use of social media
Other duties:
• The employee attends board and committee meetings on request and carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
If you are interested in the Public Relations Specialist position please send your resume and cover letter to the Executive Assistant, Tilly Jackson, at tjackson@artsnb.ca by Wednesday, July 8th, 2015. We thank all of those interested in the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
