The Walrus is accepting applications for the TD Fellowship on Disability and Inclusion. This role is open exclusively to media professionals with a disability. The senior fellowship position reports to the marketing manager and allows The Walrus to further incorporate inclusion as a pillar of our work and to reach audiences through media relations, events, and marketing. This is a fully paid nine-month opportunity for one senior fellow to work with the marketing, events, digital, and editorial teams to help plan, develop, and produce a range of marketing initiatives and content for The Walrus.
The TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion serves three purposes: removing barriers for a media professional with a disability to work in the sector and gain direct and relevant experience; strengthening the capacity of The Walrus as an inclusive organization; and benefiting The Walrus audiences by exposing them to more critical content related to disability and inclusion. This is the fifth year that TD Bank Group has supported the TD Fellowship on Disability and Inclusion with this focus.
The successful applicant will receive education and training in every aspect of marketing at The Walrus, including developing marketing campaigns, producing copy for different marketing platforms, as well as executing tasks for events marketing, such as planning, community and media outreach, drafting marketing copy, and production. They will also have the opportunity to deepen media skills and networking by attending workshops and opportunities available to all fellows at The Walrus. The TD Fellow will learn about processes in the marketing department, such as creating and leading campaign briefs, brainstorming, conceptualizing and executing those briefs, newsletter and email production, advertising, and more.
Responsibilities
- Produce marketing copy, including event descriptions, web ad copy, social media posts, media pitches, email marketing copy, and other promotional materials
- Identify gaps and opportunities for brand awareness and for marketing The Walrus, with a focus on disability and inclusion
- Research and reach out to media outlets, organizations, and new avenues and platforms to promote The Walrus and its offerings
- Build and execute marketing communications to The Walrus audiences, external organizations, attendees, and speakers
- Build reports on marketing initiatives for events and media coverage
- Research topics related to Canada’s conversation and help curate content for marketing channels and events that is fresh, innovative, and exciting
- Attend briefing meetings to learn about new events, products, campaigns, and stories.
Qualifications
- Business Administration degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum of three years of proven success in an administrative/operational role
- Must be familiar with Mac operating systems
- Must be familiar with Google Suite and MS Office Suite
- Excellent computer and office equipment skills, including Salesforce, Excel, and Xerox machines
- Accounting and accounts receivable experience is an asset
- Knowledge of how to troubleshoot common computer and IT issues
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or college degree or equivalent work experience
- Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
- 3–5 years of experience in any or all these fields: content creation, marketing, digital, and/or media relations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
- Strong research and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and participate collaboratively in a team environment
- Comfortable with balancing projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Knowledge of database software and social media platforms is an asset
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Audition, Animate), newsletter-building software, WordPress and basic HTML/CSS/JS is an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
This nine-month position pays $800 per week for a thirty-five-hour work week. The fellowship begins on October 15, 2024 and ends on July 11, 2025. The Walrus supports hybrid and remote work and offers a collaborative office environment in downtown east Toronto. A laptop is provided. Fellows receive 7.5 days of annual vacation, plus statutory holidays. We also have half-day summer Fridays and a week off over the winter holiday break.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and up to two letters of reference to careers@thewalrus.ca with the following subject line: “TD Fellowship on Disability and Inclusion: [First and last name].” The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Referees may send their letters to the applicant or directly to The Walrus.
The Walrus supports diversity and inclusion in our work. This post is open specifically to people with disabilities. We value employment equity and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized people; people of all genders; and the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know by email at careers@thewalrus.ca.
The Walrus office is located in downtown Toronto, but our staff are based across Canada. This fellowship can be hybrid or remote. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada to qualify. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants who are invited to continue after the first interview will be asked to share examples of their work ahead of the second and final interview. Thank you for your interest.
To view or listen to the job posting on our website, please visit: https://thewalrus.ca/about/careers/#td