The London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is committed to improving the economic well-being of Londoners through the growth and expansion of local businesses and the attraction of new businesses to our community.  The LEDC aims to support and add to the strengths of the London business environment and to promote our city as an attractive place to live, work and operate a business.  For more information, visit us at www.ledc.com.
 
The LEDC is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator for a full-time contract position up to four months duration.  Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing and working closely with a Design Coordinator, this position is responsible for content creation and reporting. 
 
 
Key Accountabilities:

• Content creation for websites, social media, articles, newsletters, press releases, blogs and presentations
• Implementation, monitoring and reporting on communications strategies
• Gate keeper and triage of general inquiries
• Media and issues monitoring, tracking and reporting
• Website audit and updates
• Document inventory and continued updates
• Implementation of communications and marketing strategies
• Preparation and planning of background documents
• Other projects as they arise including but not limited to assistance with event planning and local outreach activities

 
Required Skills and Expertise:

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning in the fall
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to identify and cater to diverse audiences
• Strong research abilities
• Proficient in Google analytics and other reporting tools
• Experience with social media campaigns an asset
• Advanced editing skills, with attention to grammar and detail
• Experience updating a website is an asset
• Positive, solution oriented attitude with a track record of good judgement
• Excellent analytic and problem solving abilities and critical and creative thinking
• A team player that can work well independently
• Ability to communicate and represent the organization in a wide variety of situations

 
Please email your resume and cover letter in confidence to resumes@ledc.com prior to Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 4:00pm.
 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in the London Economic Development Corporation, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone inquiries please.  The LEDC is an equal opportunity employer.