Overview
Content Specialist, Communication Services, VP External Relations Jobs in Calgary, Canada at University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is hiring a Content Specialist to join the UToday news team within the External Relations Communication Services team, reporting to the Senior Manager, UToday Services. Day‑to‑day responsibilities focus on content creation, publishing, and distribution of newsletters related to UCalgary news, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
This full‑time, regular position works directly with the UToday team to produce written and visual content and supports other teams within the department. The ideal candidate is a strong team player, a strategic thinker, and able to suggest solutions for client communications while completing project work in a timely manner.
Summary of
Key Responsibilities
- Produce news stories through writing, photography, and videography.
- Maintain UToday’s digital assets.
- Build and publish news stories in the content management system.
- Build, test, and send newsletters from the email platform.
- Create and maintain templates in distribution platforms.
- Maintain and update distribution lists.
- Create and maintain a knowledge base of systems and processes relating to the digital elements and platforms of the team.
- Manage and build event listings in newsletters.
- Build news makers in the UCalgary News environment.
- Ensure design elements are on brand and fit‑for‑purpose in news content and newsletters.
- Develop and execute tools to survey users for feedback.
- Collaborate with Social Media & Media Relations.
- Support SEO strategies.
- Support inbox management.
- Build non‑standard newsletter blocks, such as Throwbacks, In Memoriam, Getting to Know Us, etc.
- Update News page & news blocks in
- Build and update thematic microsites in the News environment.
- Support knowledge sharing with juniors and other parties within ‘s News environment.
- Edit photos for use in News and UToday.
- Address requests for UToday links.
- Back up and understudy the News Specialist.
Qualifications / Requirements
- An undergraduate degree or post‑secondary diploma in marketing, digital media, information design, or communications, or equivalent experience is required.
- 2–5 years of experience using web tools for publishing and email.
- Experience taking photos or video.
- Knowledge of content management systems is required.
- Experience building webpages, webforms, and troubleshooting is preferred.
- Experience with Dialog Insight for building invitations, e‑newsletters, and email communications is an asset.
- Experience with design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Capture is required.
- Experience with Livewhale is an asset.
- Ability to use Google Analytics and develop measurement tools is preferred.
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript, XML, and related technologies is an asset.
- Knowledge of video platforms is required.
- Proven writing experience for both web and print.
- Experience in client services is required.
- Interest in developing communication skills.
- Experience and enjoyment working in team settings.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Dedication to continue growing through course‑based and on‑the‑job training opportunities.
- Willingness to experiment with new ideas and tools.
Final date to receive applications: July 6, 2026.
The University of Calgary is an equitable and inclusive employer. We recognize that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the entire campus and community. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and support their academic and professional success while here. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.
We encourage members of designated groups—women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientations and gender identities—to apply. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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Title: Content Specialist, Communication Services, VP External Relations
Company: University of Calgary
Location: Calgary, Canada
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