Marketing and Communication Coordinator

Marketing and Communication Coordinator - Peterborough

At Unity Design Studio, we believe remarkable talent, enthusiasm, and creative thinking add up to great work. We’re looking for someone with excellent writing, research and marketing skills to be our full-time, in-house copywriter. As a member of the Communication team, the Marketing and Communication Coordinator will write and edit content for a variety of projects (including print, web, mobile, video, and social media), working closely with the Communication team to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts, and articulate messaging. Thorough research and interviews are required for every client’s industry, products, services, branding, and marketing. The most successful candidate will be a quick learner who has a versatile writing style.

Our Purpose:

Community Makes Us Stronger

Our team is comprised of individuals who thrive on making a positive difference in society and the communities we work. We seek out like-minded individuals who share our values and beliefs, and foster trust and mutual respect through active engagement. Our goal is to create harmonious and prosperous environments that have a meaningful impact on the world around us.

Always Put People First

As a team, we believe that it is our duty to design solutions that enhance the human experience. We recognize the impact our work can have on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Therefore, we hold ourselves to the highest possible standards, constantly pushing ourselves to innovate and create designs that positively impact people's lives.

To Lead With Integrity

As stewards, we take responsibility for the impact our designs and actions make on people and our planet. We are committed to making choices that positively impact our world.  We strive to create work that is timeless and ensures a stronger and more balanced future for all.

Our Culture Guides Us

We are proud of the collaborative and inclusive environment we have established. Our culture pushes all of us to be creative and innovative in our process, thought, and design every day. This amplifies the impact of every solution and allows us to succeed by being flexible - embracing the world as it changes. We encourage levity alongside discipline and provide opportunity and growth for everyone on our team. It’s who we are.

Who You Are:

We require a creative Marketing and Communications Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times. The marketing tasks will require you to prepare the material specific copy to the request for proposal requirements and coordinate the information required from relevant consultants. Communications will require you to write, edit and execute the content that supports our communications strategy and stays consistent to our brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the proposal process from start to proposal delivery, including working with teams to develop win themes, leading kickoff and review meetings, writing and editing, and proposal production
• Prepare compliant, responsive proposals from outline through finishing touches 
• Draft content from existing material and conversations with subject matter experts
• Work with colleagues at all levels of the organization to gather input for proposals
• Organize content from various contributors and edit so documents read as one voice
• Use creative skills to format and develop visually appealing layouts
• Proofread documents for consistency, grammar, and key messaging
• Produce final print and digital documents and arrange for on-time delivery
• Research industry and client trends 
• Maintain proposal collateral, keeping reusable content current 
• Apply marketing and communications skills to other functions of the business (e.g., report preparation, content marketing, internal communications)
• Help develop and execute communications plans and programs that meet business requirements and goals
• Develop social media content, monitor media and report on media metrics
• Execute day-to-day external communications
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Studio to ensure a clean and managed working environment is met.

Key Skills / Experience:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in proposal, communications, marketing, or business writing
• An undergraduate degree or diploma in communications, marketing, or business-related field
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals in a fast-paced environment and deal with changing priorities
• Ability to critically analyze written content against requirements to create compliant and responsive proposals
• Ability to drive consistent brand voice and visual identity across all social media platforms.
• Clear and professional communication within all levels of an organization, both in person and remotely
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience managing a content library 
• Familiarity using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop an asset
• Strong work ethic, team player, and pro-active attitude
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to work for the highest-ranking B Corp certified architectural firm in Canada
• A competitive salary with advancement and growth opportunities
• Extended Health Benefits (Health, Life and Dental)
• Professional association fees paid by Unity (if applicable)
• Continuing education allowance of $1500.00 annually
• Opportunity to participate in a mentorship program
• Hybrid work environment with 3 days on site in Peterborough and 2 days remotely.

What you can expect during the hiring process:

• 2 initial pre-screen questions via email
• 1st interview with the Administrative Principal and Director of Communication Strategies
• All applicants will be notified of whether they will advance
• When appropriate the candidate will be asked to prepare an exercise in advance of the 2nd interview
• 2nd interview
• Decision and offer within 3 weeks of commencing the interview process.

Unity prides itself on our fair and equitable hiring practices. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of contact and provisions will be arranged. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Administrative Principal Kristy Hook at *****@*****************.**.

This job posting closes on December 25, 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Unity Design Studio.