Requisition Title: Senior Communications Advisor
Description: Responsibilities

* Work with members of Communications team and external vendors to tell story through external digital, paid media, social media and internal properties.
* Provide expertise with writing and editing advertising copy for campaigns in both the U.S. and Canada.
* Act as liaison and coordinate with contracted agencies on corporate initiatives including advertising, market research and media buying services.
* Tracking budgets and reporting progress on campaigns.
* Provide communications counsel to senior leaders, primarily around marketing initiatives.
* Contribute to mitigating potential risks to reputation; promote and enhance the company's brand and reputation as a responsible oil and natural gas developer.
* Carry out other external or internal assignments, as required.

Deliverables
* Reporting on efficacy of advertising campaigns with input from external agencies.
* Communicating messaging to external agencies.
* Editing and communicating ad copy and digital content.
* Managing reviews and approvals with internal subject matter experts.

Competencies
The role requires strong skills in the following areas:
* Superior writing and personal communications skills for business and general audiences.
* Excellent critical and strategic thinking skills.
* Strong experience providing strategic marketing communications counsel to senior leaders.
* Demonstrated experience in writing corporate communications plans and advertising campaign support materials.
* Hands-on experience developing and/or overseeing the execution of external communications and advertising campaigns.
* Previous experience working collaboratively with outside agencies and familiarity with key industry-related terms and documents.
* Ability to build strong cross-team working relationships within a corporate setting and with external agencies.
* Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
* Comfort working to deadline and ability to be flexible when facing evolving priorities.

Qualifications
* Minimum of 8 years of professional communications and/or marketing experience
* Experience or familiarity with the Canadian oil and gas industry and a strong understanding of current issues are assets.
* Experience working with external agencies or account management within an advertising agency with large corporate clients

Overall Job Summary
This one-year contract position involves focusing on the execution of various advertising campaigns within the operations of the company, contributing strategic direction to external agencies and budget tracking.

The successful applicant will be a confident, motivated, high-performing individual who can carry out assignments with strong attention to detail, is able to work both independently and collaboratively, and comes to the table with creative solutions.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

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In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.