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Job Description:

Parsons is hiring a student intern to join a major transit construction project in Edmonton!

Responsibilities:

o    Social Media monitoring and implementation of Strategy (to be approved by Comm Manager, Social Media Lead, and Use City Templates)

o    Support the Communication team in its daily functions and attend events and meetings away from the office when required

o    Assist the Social Media Lead in developing engaging content for Marigold’s social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)

o    Social Media Tactics, Monitoring and Coordination (to be approved by the City Using City Templates)

o    Video editing and production assistance – developing content for social media platforms 

o    Create summaries of completed, ongoing and planned social media communications activities, and plans for consideration, discussion and comment by the group

o    Support taking project progress photos on site  

o    Monitor phone line and email for inquiries and coordinate with comm manager and social media lead for social media responses

o    Direct media inquiries Comm Manager & Social Media Lead

o    Draft response to inquiries and feedback related to the day-to-day Design and Construction of the Project that are received through social media accounts as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours after they are received. 

o    Identify as soon as possible any issues related to the overall Project that are identified by third parties and directed to our social media platforms. 

o    Post City messaging in response to inquiries or feedback as soon as possible and no later than 2 business days after they are received: and 

o    Support the City’s communications efforts by sharing City-developed Project-related social media posts on our social media channels as directed by the City.

o    Photography and video coordination

o    Coordinate videos, photos, artists renderings, promotional material, booth for events and other pop-up style events, display boards, paid print and digital advertisements, mail outs, postcards

o    Assist Comm with approved materials using social media tools to ensure stakeholders are included.

o    Administrative duties include, but are not limited to: scheduling meetings, updating website content, drafting meeting minutes, writing public notices, responding to public calls and providing holiday coverage for other members of the communications team.

Preferred Qualifications:

o    Strong writing and editing skills that will enable the development of engaging or compelling content. 

o    Experience with photography and videography for social media platforms (Instagram Reels)

o    Ability to derive language, tone, and messaging unique to the stakeholders

o    Advanced level working ability with Microsoft Office products

o    Knowledgeable about the various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) for creation of relevant content and interactive media experiences that are appropriate

o    Up-to-speed with changing updates, tools, rules, and algorithms to create an active social media strategy.

o    Understand the urgency of responding to audience in a swift and helpful manner.

o    Metric-driven to determine what tactics are most effective and where improvements are required.

o    Flexibility / Adaptability to respond with ease to changing dynamics of the role.

o    Studying in one of the following: Business, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing preferred

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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