Role: Publications and Brand Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications

Publications Responsibilities

• Design and layout of ACC publications including magazines, reports, pamphlets and books
• Coordination with contributors to ensure timely and appropriate content for publications
• Manage all aspects of the production of printed materials
• Publication of blog, newsletter and other online stories, articles and materials
• Create custom visual elements and graphic designs as required for publications and online channels using the ACC style and brand guidelines
• Assist in the editing of all ACC publications and online properties
• Oversee the creation of marketing materials and assets for ACC events
• Support the marketing and communications department's work in the publication and maintenance of content on ACC websites
• Other duties as assigned

Brand management responsibilities

• Collaboration with all ACC departments to ensure they have the resources they need to maintain brand consistency
• Monitor brand standards across all ACC national websites, newsletters and digital and print channels
• Act as brand liaison between the Canmore office and ACC sections, volunteers and partners to support their needs and assist with maintaining brand standards
• Maintain templates and designs for the ACC's brand identity

Qualifications

• Diploma or greater focusing on communications, and/or marketing – required
• Minimum five years of graphic design experience – required
• Excellent skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva – required
• Excellent copywriting, editing and written English language skills – required
• Five years print design experience – required
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects efficiently and effectively
• Brand management experience – asset
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Teams – asset
• French as a second language – asset

Core Values

• Service: working with different departments and sections to ensure the brand identity is meeting guidelines.
• Empowerment: be creative with images and designs; make decisions about our look for publications and other internal/external communications.
• Teamwork: guide departments and sections on brand standards; collaborate with team members and support them with their brand and communication needs.
• Integrity: follow through on deadlines; ensure our brand standards and communication guidelines are being followed; ensure the ACC's marketing and communication material is aligned with our purpose and values.
• Communication: respectfully communicate with all stakeholders; ensure the ACC “voice” is consistent and aligned with our values.
• Environmental Stewardship: making decisions with environmental impact in mind