Senior Communications Specialist, Velocity
Core
Lead complex and specialized communications initiatives for Waterloo's Velocity incubator, focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup programs to build awareness, engagement, and participation.
Role type
Senior Communications Specialist (Entrepreneurship & Innovation)
Builds
Strategic messaging, communications plans, and audience-focused content highlighting founders, ventures, student entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partnerships.
Domain
Higher Education / Entrepreneurship / Innovation Ecosystem
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, content development, stakeholder management, audience analysis, storytelling, project coordination, performance evaluation
Preferred skills
Experience in startup ecosystems, knowledge of co-op education models, ability to work in fast-paced founder-first environments
Technologies
CMS, social media platforms, email marketing tools, analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Develop strategic messaging and communications plans; coordinate cross-functional communications across teams and partners; evaluate audience needs and program performance; produce diverse communications materials; provide specialized communications advice to leaders and founders; manage high-profile initiatives independently.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory responsibilities