Halifax Communications Specialist
McInnes Cooper - 5 Jobs
Halifax, NS
Job Details:
Are you energized by shaping clear, compelling messages that bring ideas to life and strengthen a firm's external voice? Do you enjoy developing strategic, client-focused content that spans digital platforms, firm initiatives, and business development efforts? If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and take pride in translating complex concepts into accessible, engaging communications, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on brand visibility and client engagement.
McInnes Cooper's Marketing & Business Development team is seeking a full-time, permanent Communications Specialist to join our Halifax office.
As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Content Development & Editorial
- Draft, edit, and refine external communications including website content and updates, press releases, award nominations, pitches and proposals, media list maintenance and representative work.
- Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with brand standards
- Translate complex information into clear, client-friendly language
- Maintain high standards of editorial quality
Digital & Web Content Management
- Manage website updates, including drafting, editing, posting, and optimizing content across key pages
- Coordinate with lawyers, internal stakeholders and technical teams to keep digital content accurate and aligned with firm priorities
- Support online visibility through digital campaigns and content initiatives
Business Development & Proposal Support
- Edit proposal, pitch, and business development content when needed
- Develop compelling value propositions with lawyers
- Finalize formal RFP responses and pitch document design and maintain consistent formatting
Content Coordination & Workflow Management
- Manage content workflows end-to-end
- Coordinate inputs and manage timelines
- Ensure consistency across projects
Strategic Communications Support
- Support marketing and firm initiatives as required
- Improve external communication effectiveness and reach
- Contribute to campaigns and cross-functional initiatives
The successful candidate will possess a combination of the following:
- Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Several years of relevant experience
- Experience with digital content and proposals
- Familiarity with CMS tools
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite, and content calendar scheduling apps are an asset.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to simplify complex information
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Collaborative and proactive approach
- Strategic thinking and professionalism
Our team members have access to:
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
- Health spending account.
- Personal (wellness) spending account.
- Commuting allowance.
- Time for you:
- Including vacation, personal and sick days.
- Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team; and,
- The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams, including AccessMC, Collective Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Occupational Health & Safety, Pride@MC, Special Events, Wellness, and more!
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