Edmonton, AB, Canada
Job DescriptionPosted Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Position: Content Strategist
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent, Union
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Classification:TP III
Salary Range: $72,860.00 to $87,927.00
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
If you understand and appreciate the difference between
their, they're , and there ,
come join our team!
Spelling and grammar matter in your world, and you have a knack for writing, editing and proofing content that is clear, concise and effective by avoiding things like Unnecessary Capitalization and "quotation marks", passive voice and run-on sentences. See what we did their? They're. There! You understand the value of using spell check and Grammarly, but you could teach them a few things when it comes to accurate and effective writing, amiright? Whatever the medium, you're ready to create content for it. Whether it's writing website copy in the voice of a client or preparing an all-staff communication, you take pride in sharing the right message at the right time in the right way.
A typical day for the Content Strategist- Concept development and writing for external communications, including website content, website news articles, handbooks, member letters and other member-specific communications, newsletter articles and corporate reports
- Concept development and writing for internal communications, including education materials, reports, forms, presentations and speaking notes, intranet blogs and announcements, staff and manager bulletins, articles, surveys and briefing notes
- Aligning content with communication strategies, key messages, voice, style and brand
- Liaising with business subject matter experts for the creation and implementation of internal and external content
- Editing copy received from content contributors and peers, and ensuring it adheres to APS standards and style guides, including the Canadian Press Stylebook
- Updating and maintaining time-sensitive material
- Compiling and analyzing website usage statistics and using metadata and other methods to optimize search engine positions
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or journalism
- Degree, diploma or certification from an accredited post-secondary institution in a related field
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint and Microsoft 365 knowledge
- Applied knowledge of best practices for various forms of writing (web, print, business letter, technical, marketing, presentation, script, executive speeches)
- Proficiency with search engine optimization techniques and meta-tagging
- Website statistics and how to interpret them to measure against communications goals
- Adobe Acrobat, Google Analytics , as well as cloud-based content software such as Gather Content
- Ability to think strategically, weigh communications issues and offer effective solutions
- Superior research, writing, editing and proofing skills
- Ability to write in various voices, styles and standards, and modify voice based on brand or audience
- Expert skill at writing and modifying content for a variety of communication channels
APS is made up of hard-working, respectful and talented people who understand and invite diversity to the workplace. We take pride in holding ourselves accountable and continuing to meet or exceed service levels for plan members, pensioners and employers. We ensure they receive quality services because they—along with our people—are the reason we endure and succeed.
And it sure feels good helping hard-working Albertans receive their well-deserved pensions.
What APS has to offer- Flexible work arrangements that make sense to you: work from home, relocation and more
- Community-minded workplace with a friendly team environment
- Vacation starting at 15 days per year, 13 statutory holidays, personal days, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Competitive benefit package featuring extended health and dental benefits and a 100% employer-paid flexible spending account
- In-house training programs, extensive career development and coaching program, access to external education opportunities and wellness programs
- Discount programs through various partner agencies
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