Communications Coordinator
CANADA GAMES COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:
Communications Coordinator
Date: Feb 2010
Group:
C
Incumbent:
N/A
Supervisor
(title):
Director Marketing and
Communications
Job summary: The Communications Coordinator is responsible to provide support in
coordination and implementation of Council’s internal and external communications
initiatives to stakeholders and audiences.
Key functions:
Communications Plan: Assisting in planning, implementing and evaluating
communications strategies and plans aligned with the organization’s mission and
strategic plan;
Departmental Support: Provide communications support for marketing and
sponsorship and fundraising departmental initiatives;
Media Relations: Coordinate the media relations programs for the Council;
manage media lists, write press releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, articles,
key messaging, speeches and speaking points; coordinate media requests;
Publications: Contribute to research, writing, proofreading and producing
publications as needed;
Website/Database: Help maximize the Council’s web site, relating to its role in
dissemination of news in both English and French; publication of promotional
materials; coordinate website, facebook and youtube upgrades and changes;
Database: Manage email contacts and internal folders and files for the marketing
and communications department;
Social Media: Coordinate the ongoing efforts in social media;
Newsletters: Coordinate the planning, writing, editing, production and
distribution of quarterly e-newsletter;
Research: Coordinate the on-going media monitoring and reporting to senior
staff, the CGC Board and internal stakeholders;
Dreams and Champions Programs:
Coordinate the implementation of the marketing and communications elements of
the Dreams & Champions Program, specifically the Canada Games FAST Track
athlete grant and Canada Games Days Catch the Spirit resource kit/National
School Challenge: