The Opportunity: Key elements of this role include::

• Assist in managing and enhancing our presence on various social media and other digital platforms.
• Support social media content creation and channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, You Tube) when required.
• Writing for social and web (blogs, posts)
• Working closely with our Senior Communications Advisor (Internal), you will assist with implementing internal communications strategies and projects.
• Provide operational support for internal events, including logistical and communications requirements.
• Writing and content development, including drafting, editing and distributing communications through various channels.
• Lead the gathering of content, writing and editing of stories for the company’s bi-weekly internal employee newsletter.
• Assist with implementing media relations strategies and projects.
• Provide operational support for external events, including logistical and communications requirements.
• Maintain media contact lists and messaging documentation, monitor media mailbox and provide support for media inquiries.
• Perform a dedicated storm role on the Communications team as needed.
• Provide support for rotational weekend on-call work.
• Perform other communications duties as assigned.

These skills will make you successful::

• Degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, or equivalent work-related experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Communications
• An understanding of Corporate Communications
• Tech-savvy with Intermediate/Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly and solve problems
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Detail-oriented but also understands strategy and sees the big picture
• Strong project management skills with a consistent focus on prioritizing projects, communicating project status and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently, often with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask, take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and can easily adapt to competing and/or rapidly changing priorities and sees opportunity in change.

Learn more about our culture and values: The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera: Recruitment & Promotion Policy: