Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: As part of the Desautels Faculty of Management’s communications team, the Communications Associate will play a key role in promoting academic programs to prospective students—particularly through engaging video and social media content. This role supports the development and delivery of communications services aligned with the University’s mission and strategic goals, including digital and social media posts, website content, news dissemination, briefing materials, graphic design, multimedia production, and photography. The Associate will also help build community engagement within Desautels through digital tools and an omnichannel approach. Primary Responsibilities: Produce engaging videos and social media campaigns that highlight the McGill Desautels student experience, program strengths, and career outcomes for masters, undergraduate and doctoral programs. Collaborate with the Desautels digital team to adapt and publish content across platforms (web, display screens, newsletters, social media). Write, review, and edit content including video scripts/storyboards, news articles, brochure and website copy, and social media posts, supporting Desautels recruitment goals and global reach priorities. Gather, compile, and synthesize background materials to inform meetings, presentations, and communications. Organize and support Desautels events and special initiatives as needed. Serve as backup for managing display screens and newsletter deployment when required. Photography and videography for events when needed. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Bachelor’s degree an asset. Experience in communications, digital content, or higher‑education marketing is highly valued. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, engaging content across formats, including social media, web, video scripts, and briefing materials. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of community members. Creative, well organized, and self‑motivated, with experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Familiarity with social media platforms required; experience using analytics to inform content strategy an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office expected. Knowledge of French and English. #LI-Hybrid As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer: Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Competitive vacation policy Two (2) personal days Two (2) floating holidays Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day Paid time off over the December holiday period Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here. Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III 3 Years Related Experience / Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65 Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time) Supervisor: Associate Director Communications Position End Date (If applicable): Deadline to Apply: 2026-06-19 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. 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