The Office of the CEO is seeking a Strategic Communication Advisor who will leverage outstanding English and other-language communication skills to support, develop, implement, and execute the company's communications plan in support of its mission. You will align high-level messaging strategies with business goals, reputation management, and navigate complex challenges, enhance public perception, and ensure the company's engagement builds the brand.
This role is a blend of responsibilities. Please be aware of the outlined requirements. The role is not about having years of experience; it is about having the knowledge and ambition to meet FreeBalance's expectations.
This role requires the candidate to support the President and CEO daily, including while he travels abroad. This role requires the ability to communicate wth government officials; discretion is essential at all times. The right candidate will be professional, well-spoken, and have strong organizational skills.
Main Responsibilities:
- Communications
- Develop, create, and promote targeted and effective communications and engagement content for Office of the CEO programs and projects
- Review and edit content prepared by other members of the team, ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and style
- Lead the implementation of the communications and engagement strategy for the Office of the CEO by developing a cohesive annual communications and engagement plan
- Lead the Office of the CEO communications calendar to ensure that campaigns and content are released on the most effective schedules and across the appropriate channels
- Champion use of internal project management tool to effectively plan communications and engagement projects
- Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of communications and engagement best practices to recommend new approaches for FreeBalance
- In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications department, create an effective social media strategy for the President/CEO
- Consult on and edit grant and funding applications as needed
- Engagement
- Create engagement content and toolkits on FreeBalance Initiatives, notes and presentations for FreeBalance management and staff speaking opportunities
- Seek out new strategic engagement opportunities for FreeBalance, such as conference panels, meetings, webinars, etc.
- Office Administration
- Provide efficient administrative support to the President/CEO, including managing internal and external communications
- Managed daily schedule of President/CEO, including scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining an up-to-date calendar with activities, and confirming appointments
- Manage travel arrangements, accommodations, agendas for travel, contact information, and any necessary information or documentation required for travel
- Provide regular feedback/updates on the progress of assigned activities
- Assist the CEO with other activities related to Sales, Marketing, and Customer events
- Attend meetings and take minutes as requested, following up with action items
- Handle Office of the CEO correspondence in a discreet and confidential manner
- Social Media Proficiency: Understanding of social media platforms and strategies
- Supporting the planning and execution of events, including press conferences and promotional activities
- Available during regular business hours, evenings, and/or weekends
- Travel internationally with limited notice
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills in English
- Extensive experience and proficiency in communications, including writing, editing, speaking notes, and presentations
- Additional language proficiency is a major asset
- Proficient in Word, Adobe, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in structuring PowerPoint Presentations on executive level
- Well-organized and able to work cooperatively with others throughout the company
- The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
- The competence to preserve the confidentiality of special matters
- Ability to research different topics, including, but not limited to: government, software, media, and public financial management.
- Comfortable presenting any given research topic
- Demonstrated experience translating high-level strategy into a concrete communications plan
- Experience in the development of communications strategies
- Experience in creative, strategic, big-picture thinking combined with the ability to execute tactically
- Experience hosting virtual meetings, webinars, and workshops
- Experience with the university sector and communicating to an academic audience is highly desirable
- Travel required
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
