About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Don Wright Faculty of Music offers our students an extraordinary music education at one of Canada’s most prestigious and picturesque university campuses. Nationally recognized scholars, composers, administrators, teachers and performers – leaders in Canadian music – engage students in a learning environment equalled by very few institutions.

For more information, please visit https://music.uwo.ca/

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

***Please note, it is anticipated this position will be filled internally by reappointment***

As the Promotions Specialist for the Don Wright Faculty of Music, you will be part of a dynamic, energetic communications team, supporting the Communications and Marketing Manager in promoting all public Don Wright Faculty of Music events- approximately 500 student and faculty events a year – as the Faculty navigates through its strategic priorities in Crescendo 2026, sharing the story of Western University's Faculty of Music as an educational leader within the global music community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and curate required and strategic content for the Faculty's social media accounts
• Coordinate production of visual content as needed
• Cover events and key moments with live social media, photography, and other multi-media capture
• Primarily accountable for daily public and private inquiries received via social media and other

channels, including email and phone inquires

• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of digital communications
• Provide regular reporting of social media metrics
• Assist with the preparation of communication and marketing action plans to increase internal and

external community engagement

• Monitor market dynamics and emerging opportunities
• Participate in program and event planning meetings and debriefs to analyze impact, document best

practices, and areas of improvement

• Manage special digital projects, initiatives and campaigns as assigned
• Administrative support for the annual concert brochure and monthly event emails

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven track-record of success in managing multiple social media accounts
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms
• Advanced written skills, including copy editing and proofreading
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent planning, project management and organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple projects

against strict and competing deadlines

• Familiarity with graphic design and design programs (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Enthusiastic towards music and the arts profession
• Community-oriented
• Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for engagement in response to EDI-D and accessibility

initiatives

• Act professionally and respectfully with staff, faculty and students within the Faculty as well as within the

Western community and the external, global music community

• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and actively contributing to the Faculty's communication

and marketing team

Education and Experience Required:

• Undergraduate degree and/or college diploma in Media, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or Public

Relations

• Minimum of three years of experience as a multi-media producer, videographer, and photographer
• Broad range and multiple examples of projects completed for a corporate communications audience
• Preferred experience in the music industry

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.