Communications Coordinator

Starting rate for this position is $25-$30 per hour. Perfect for someone with 3-5 years of experience.

Formidable Public Relations Inc. is a communications agency on the hunt for new talent to join the team!

Location: Edmonton, AB (In-person)

Hours: 40 per week

Pay: $25-$30 per hour

Formidable may be located in Edmonton, but we help companies around the country to do impossibly cool things, and we are looking for a passionate communicator who loves getting their hands dirty. From strategy to implementation, the ideal candidate will know how to plan and execute ALL kinds of communication efforts. 

This full-time gig is perfect for a seasoned professional who would like to flex their muscles and work closely with a group of hard-working professionals. 

Because we are such a tight-knit crew, fit is very important! If this sounds like you, definitely consider applying:

  • You are curious by nature and absolutely love learning and sharing your expertise.

  • All realms of communications excite you (PR, internal and external communications, marketing, advertising, engagement, ALL OF IT!)

  • Ethical communications is a priority and you want to do things the right way.

  • You give a shit and leaving this world better than you found it is a passion of yours. 

Okay, you’re still here! That means you think like us.

We are looking for a communicator who loves working as part of a tight-knit team, is eager to continue learning and is bursting with creative ideas. Are you a risk-taker interested in growing with Formidable?

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Crafting and implementing communications strategies

  • Develop and deliver impactful messaging and create content for various platforms (social media, website copy, blogs, newsletters, articles, press releases, etc.)

  • Social media content creation and community management 

  • Collecting and analyzing data

  • Reporting all account activities to the team

Skills you’ll need to kick ass in this role:

  • TONS of marcomms knowledge! You will need to be well-versed in all kinds of marketing and communications tactics and execution best practices. 

  • Superb writing skills. You will be writing lots of communication pieces from marketing copy to long form content, so you have to be confident with your skills. 

  • Adapt quickly to different tones and styles to align with our client’s brand.

  • Highly detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple tasks and projects at once. 

  • “Resourceful” is your middle name.

  • Must be technology and software-versed. Google Workspaces, MS Teams, project management tools, MailChimp, Canva, Adobe products, and various social media management software will be helpful (or at least have the eagerness to learn!)

Credentials you’ll need

  • A degree or diploma in communications, public relations, or marketing and 3-5 years of experience in the field.

  • Proof of continuing education. We are BIG fans of professional development. 

  • A desire to come into the office and collaborate with the team! We meet in the office 2-3 times a week.

How to apply

Did we just describe you? Send us a cover letter, resume, and portfolio pieces you’re super proud of to hello@formidablepr.ca.