Co-op Student, Digital Content

Job title: Co-op Student, Digital Content

Company: Metrolinx


Job description: Job Description:Co-op Student, Digital ContentEmployee Status: ContractBargaining Unit: Non-UnionPay Range: $20.60 – $23.69 per hour. Your hourly rate will be based on the year of study at school.Work Location: 97 Front St. (HYBRID)Contract: 12 months starting in May 2025Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.As part of the Digital, Editorial, and Social (DES) teams, the Co-op Student, Digital Content will assist in the planning and delivery of content for our external and internal facing digital properties. You will report to the Manager, Editorial Content.What will I be doing?

• Helps with writing and publishing customer-first simple, clear and concise content across external channels (newsletters, emails, website, blogs) and internal employee communication channels using video and image assets
• Coordinate content workflow in our content management and operations toolbox ensuring all content is published across various internal and external channels (such as staff and community newsletters)
• Advocate for content standards, industry best practices, and ensure adherence to CP Style standards, brand guidelines, and follow SEO practices
• Utilizes web analytics tools and techniques to track, optimise and increase exposure of digital communications activities with understanding of digital customer journey
• Assist in the storage, organization, sharing and maintenance of digital assets within identified asset management solution/tool across DES team and beyond
• Helps with developing new content ideas that align with editorial strategy and determine robust distribution strategy
• Responsible for soliciting feedback, making revisions, and seeking approvals from experts and senior management teams
• Collaborates with all partners to build strong relationships and ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Help with the creation and delivery of presentations as needed

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Enrolled in Journalism, Communications, Marketing/Digital Marketing or similar program at a post-secondary institution
• Inherent passion and understanding of the art of visual and written storytelling
• Experience with structuring and editing content considered an asset
• Understanding of digital ecosystem such as content management systems, web publishing, web analytics tools, SEO, social media, or email marketing is considered an asset
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, along with excellent communication abilities

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SS1

Expected salary: $20.6 – 23.69 per hour

Location: Canada

Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:22:26 GMT

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