Work Performed
Works with the VPA Internal Communications team to write, edit, and format content for email newsletters, intranet articles, website updates, event announcements, social media, and internal messaging. Identify opportunities to create and edit creative assets for campaigns, initiatives and events, with a focus on graphic design, photography and videography. The range of materials produced may include illustrations, posters, digital and print reports, toolkits, infographics, media assets included in blog posts/website stories/social media, podcasts and short-form videos.
Researches, manages, and develops web-based communication strategies and materials using knowledge of graphic and web design, social media tools, web content management systems, and various web-based platforms.
Creates and designs staff- and faculty-facing newsletters, including writing updates and sourcing content from portfolio and campus-wide partners.
Designs print and digital materials, including digital signage, social media graphics, posters, postcards, reports, brochures, presentations, and various other promotional assets in line with the UBC brand and with attention to audience needs.
Develops content for websites and other digital communication platforms in collaboration with the Office of the Provost & VP Academic and other portfolio units, with accountability for creating and editing communication materials.
Updates content on unit websites supported by the VPA Internal Communications team, and ensures units’ online presence adheres to UBC communications and brand standards.
Develops templates that help accelerate production and unify the look and feel of communications materials.
Engages with faculty members, staff, and students across UBC Vancouver in producing content.
Manages digital asset management systems to ensure that all creative assets are securely stored, managed and catalogued.
Provides design and creative guidance and advice to units in the VP Academic.
Performs other related duties as required.