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Summer Student JobThe Prince Albert Tourism and Marketing Bureau is looking for a creative, outgoing individual with a passion for digital & new media. You will be responsible for creating memorable experiences and promoting Prince Albert as a destination through social media, blogging, videography, photography, and more. You will be expected to work independently and as a part of team. On a day-to-day basis you will be involved in planning & measuring content, interviewing and interacting with local businesses, residents, and tourists, attending events, and writing and posting about your experiences. You will also be expected to respond to visitor inquiries, provide information as requested, and assist with gift shop sales at the Visitor Centre.
The Promotions & Communications Assistant will focus on the areas of social media, writing, photography, and project management. Other duties will include assisting with special events, retail sales, and visitor services. Special projects may be tailored to the applicants area of interest.
Your work will help encourage people to visit Prince Albert and create excitement around what the City has to offer.
We welcome all applicants although priority will be given to those who show a strong background in one or more of the desired focus areas including marketing, communications, design, media, photography and writing.
NOTE: All selected applicants will be required to come prepared with an informal outline of project ideas for the summer, including specific areas of interest and skill set to support. Apply early as we expect this position to be highly competitive and strong applicants will be given priority.
Must be willing to work weekends and some evenings.
*Only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
**Priority will be given to students who have completed some post-secondary and will be returning to their studies.
Please e-mail for a full job description.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
Specific Skills
- Act as spokesperson for an organization
- Initiate and maintain contact with the media
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Gather, research and prepare communications material
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Liaise with community groups
Work Setting
- Social or charity agency
- Professional association
- Cultural organization
Area Of Specialization
- Interactive/new media
- Audio/audio-visual
Type of audience
- Media
- Internal or in-house audience
- External audience
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
Own Tools/Equipment
- Cellular phone
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