Digital Communications Specialist

Department: Lang - Office of the Associate Dean Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 10/05/2026 to 10/01/2027 
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent 

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Communications, the Specialist will be responsible for the execution of digital marketing and communications content, including social media, written content and multimedia management (web, photography, video) for marketing and communications initiatives to support strategic priorities of the LANG School.

The successful candidate will plan, create, deliver and evaluate all aspects of digital communications, including social media campaigns and website maintenance and updates (including new webpage builds as needed). The position will support various recruitment initiatives across the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs portfolio and will support the brand building campaigns of the LANG School. The candidate will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and have a passion for producing exceptional written and video social media and editorial content that engages a wide variety of audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, create, execute, and evaluate social, and web content marketing and communications campaigns.
• Develop and implement social media strategies to guide content marketing and communication needs for LANG’s overall recruitment and external relations goals.
• Write and create content for key communications initiatives including web profiles, news features, newsletters, videos, scripts/speaking points, and reports as required.
• Monitor and report on metrics for web, social, and digital media initiatives.
• Provide training, support, and oversight of the co-op student (or team) as it pertains to web, digital strategies.
• Participate in various events as they relate to recruitment, outreach, and brand building.
• Leverage graphic design and video editing software to create engaging and creative digital content that drives engagement within LANG’s target audiences.
• Assist in the planning and promoting of School wide events.
• Other duties as assigned. Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Requirements:

• Three year community college graduation (University degree preferred), with a focus in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing and/or Media Studies, along with three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience creating, posting and measuring engaging social media content, including paid targeted advertising.
• An experienced writer, with strong verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated experience writing highly engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Video production experience and proficiency in video editing software considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, possess sound judgment, and troubleshoot problems with a strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Well-versed in AODA accessibility standards as well as Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation [CASL].
• Intermediate to advanced use of current digital management tools including Google Analytics, social media platforms, Falcon.io, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, Drupal, Content Hub, email management systems (Maestro), Microsoft Office.
• Experience with content management systems, (Drupal and Content Hub) considered an asset.

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10195023

Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 5  
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 09/16/2026  
Closing Date: 09/23/2026