Job: Caucus Assistant – Social Media Content Focus

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Department/ Location: Caucus Leader’s Secretariat, Queens Park

Objective: To assist the Leader’s Secretariat and Caucus with the creation and distribution of engaging, high-quality digital content for social media.

TASK, DUTIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:

Objective: To assist the Leader’s Secretariat and Caucus with the creation and distribution of engaging, high-quality digital content for social media.

Responsible to the Director of the Leader’s Secretariat for:

• Assist with the preparation of high-quality, accurate, proof-read social media content on behalf of the Leader’s Secretariat and Caucus.
• Assist with developing overall look and feel goals of the Leader’s Secretariat.
• Help manage competing demands ensure they are achieved.
• Monitor and adapt to evolving social media best practices.
• Assist with creatively and strategically shooting video and still footage.
• Edit video and still footage as directed for distribution across various platforms.
• Working closely with other departments – Digital, Communications, Community Engagement and Issues Management – to ensure social media posts are timely, appropriate and in line with NDP policy and the message box of the day.
• Have key posts reviewed and approved by relevant departments, on behalf of the Leader’s Secretariat.
• Managing follow-up and responses, as required.

2. Administration

• Respond to day-to-day events and incorporate them into a dynamic online presence on multiple coordinated social media channels.
• Electronically track metrics and engagement on Leader’s social media.
• Build stocks of relevant content (photos, videos) that align with look and feel.

3. Public Relations

• Contacting and working with validators, constituents and the general public as required.

4. Advisory/Research Duties

• Remain informed of NDP policy and the Caucus’ position on topics of current interest and concern
• Performing specialized research at the Director’s request

5. Event Preparation

• Provide input on tour planning to ensure best possible social media content is created.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge appropriate to the position of the NDP and/or Canadian Labour movement, and of the Ontario Government and public affairs.
• Background in communications, copy-editing, journalism, marketing a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills and exceptional writing skills
• Strong understanding of social media platforms including hands-on skills and experience
• Familiarity with digital storytelling concepts like teasers, structure, flow, and identifying target audience
• Experience in capturing broadcast-quality photo and video content
• Experience as a content creator, video editor or writer
• Experience writing for broadcast or video content and/or editorial an asset
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Ability to conduct research
• Good political judgment and discretion is essential
• Proven experience working with confidential information is an asset
• Strong office organization skills and attention to detail are essential
• Excellent computer skills including electronic list management and record-keeping
• Experience in the Labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns is an asset
• Second language skills is an asset
• Familiarity with equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression policy frameworks

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please apply on this link https://ndp.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=104

Please provide examples of previous work alongside resume. Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.