Strategic Communication Advisor- Office of the CEO

Main Responsibilities:

• Communications
• Develop, create, and promote targeted and effective communications and engagement content for Office of the CEO programs and projects
• Review and edit content prepared by other members of the team, ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and style
• Lead the implementation of the communications and engagement strategy for the Office of the CEO by developing a cohesive annual communications and engagement plan
• Lead the Office of the CEO communications calendar to ensure that campaigns and content are released on the most effective schedules and across the appropriate channels
• Champion use of internal project management tool to effectively plan communications and engagement projects
• Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of communications and engagement best practices to recommend new approaches for FreeBalance
• In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications department, create an effective social media strategy for the President/CEO
• Consult on and edit grant and funding applications as needed


• Engagement
• Create engagement content and toolkits on FreeBalance Initiatives, notes and presentations for FreeBalance management and staff speaking opportunities
• Seek out new strategic engagement opportunities for FreeBalance, such as conference panels, meetings, webinars, etc.


• Office Administration
• Provide efficient administrative support to the President/CEO, including managing internal and external communications
• Managed daily schedule of President/CEO, including scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining an up-to-date calendar with activities, and confirming appointments
• Manage travel arrangements, accommodations, agendas for travel, contact information, and any necessary information or documentation required for travel
• Provide regular feedback/updates on the progress of assigned activities
• Assist the CEO with other activities related to Sales, Marketing, and Customer events
• Attend meetings and take minutes as requested, following up with action items
• Handle Office of the CEO correspondence in a discreet and confidential manner
• Social Media Proficiency: Understanding of social media platforms and strategies
• Supporting the planning and execution of events, including press conferences and promotional activities
• Available during regular business hours, evenings, and/or weekends
• Travel internationally with limited notice

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills in English
• Extensive experience and proficiency in communications, including writing, editing, speaking notes, and presentations
• Additional language proficiency is a major asset
• Proficient in Word, Adobe, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in structuring PowerPoint Presentations on executive level
• Well-organized and able to work cooperatively with others throughout the company
• The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• The competence to preserve the confidentiality of special matters
• Ability to research different topics, including, but not limited to: government, software, media, and public financial management.
• Comfortable presenting any given research topic
• Demonstrated experience translating high-level strategy into a concrete communications plan
• Experience in the development of communications strategies
• Experience in creative, strategic, big-picture thinking combined with the ability to execute tactically
• Experience hosting virtual meetings, webinars, and workshops
• Experience with the university sector and communicating to an academic audience is highly desirable
• Travel required