External Communications Coordinator

Organizations dont innovate people do.

As part of our digital transformation business youll help clients unlock innovation embrace the future and change communities for good.

And well help you stimulate new thinking accelerate your career and connect you to projects that really matter.

Join our team of over 600 data scientists design thinkers immersive digital consultants project managers and innovators all working to create positive change for generations to come.

Who are we looking for

Our Toronto office is seeking a motivated External Communications Coordinator to join our Marketing and Communications group. In this role you will act as a liaison between GHD in the Americas and our PR agency ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment theres no idea too big no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

This position can be based in the Greater Toronto Area Houston Tampa or in our Chicago offices

Lets solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• ActingasaliaisonbetweenGHDinthe AmericasandGHDsPRagency
• FindinganddevelopingcompellingstoryideasinalignmentwithGHDs market priorities in the Americas and specific geographies
• Crafting earned and paid media content to meet marketing and brand awarenessgoalsinAmericasincollaborationwithAmericasmarketingteam and PR firm.
• Monitoringearnedmediacoverageandidentifyingopportunitiesforproactive earned media outreach and paid media stories primarily for trade media
• Developingcollaborativerelationshipswithsubjectmatterspecialistsand leaders in the Americas
• CollaboratingwithMarketing&CommunicationsteamsintheAmericas and globally
• Trackeffectivenessofearnedandpaidmedia outreachefforts andcontribute to regular reporting
• ProvidingadviceforthesuccessfulimplementationofAmericaswidepaid and earned media plans to support campaigns
• Proofreadingeditingandreviewingcontent
• FollowingGHDsWritingStyleGuide
• Handlingmediainquiries
• Proofreadingeditingandreviewingcontent

What you will bring to the team:

• Broadknowledgeofmedialandscape inthe Americas
• TertiaryqualificationsinEnglishCommunicationsJournalismorrelated major
• ConfidentuseroftheMicrosoftOfficeSuiteincludingOutlookPowerPoint
• Word
• Minimum3yearsexperienceinmediarelationsPRorjournalism
• Experienceworking inarelatedfield orindustryis desirablebut notessential: professional services/engineering/architecture/infrastructure/construction/transportation/en ergy/water/environment/sustainability/energy
• Exceptionalwritingskillswithafocusonapplying appropriate writingstyles for varying audiences
• Ability toturntechnicalorcomplexinformationintoclearconcise and compelling content
• Curiousabout AI andkeentoexperimentwiththesetechnologies aspartof media and communications efforts
• Effectiveoralcommunicationandfacilitation skills
• Highlyorganisedwithstrongattentiontodetail
• Awide degreeofcreativity
• Ability tobefocusedpurposefuland effectivelymanagecompetingpriorities and highly timeconstrained situations
• Abilitytonurturecollaborativerelationshipsandworking environments
• Flexibilitytoadapttochangingcircumstancesand environments
• Selfmotivatedwithastrongsenseofinitiativeandtheabilityto work independently
• Integrity:UnderstandandembraceGHDsvalues codesof conductand policies

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As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.