Communications Assistant B Job at McGill University
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Hiring Unit:
The Department of Mining and Materials Engineering
Job Description:
Communicate research news from the MIME department in terms that are accessible to the general public and appealing to media, industry, and researchers.
Specific tasks include:
Collect information concerning research news in the MIME department through emails and web searches; write up paragraphs of different lengths to be posted on departmental twitter and linkedin accounts weekly; interview professors and write up one article per month featuring a specific research news, few paragraphs long, to be posted on departmental and faculty news website, with aim of being featured in McGill Newsroom and broader media. Helps with writing up news articles for “The Conversation”.
Qualifications:
Working towards a degree in communication studies or related fields, and proved interest/experience in communicating science/engineering related news.
Working towards a degree in engineering or science, and experience in science communication
Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities:
A strong understanding of engineering subject matter
Strong communication skills, with the ability to create content, both written and visual, for a variety of mediums (e.g. web articles, promotional material, social media).
McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties do require English communication skills both verbally and in writing, this position specifically is requiring excellent English language skills.
Immigration Stipulation (Obligatory for non-Canadian candidates without permanent residency who will reside in Canada only): In accordance with Canadian and Quebec law, the present offer is conditional upon your obtaining the appropriate work authorization from any or all of the following as applicable: Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Immigration Quebec and Employment & Social Development Canada (ESDC).
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McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
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