Manager, Storytelling

Description

Employment Type: Contract, Full time

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Deadline for submission: July 8, 2021

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team

The Communications Unit is Nutrition International’s centre for global communications excellence. It is responsible for the delivery and implementation of the strategic vision for corporate communications and branding across the organization. The Unit also champions quality and opportunity globally, working closely with regional teams. Communications Unit members can be found in Nutrition International’s Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, as well as within our Regional offices in Africa and Asia.

About you

Are you passionate about telling stories? Do you think in storyboards, outlines and shooting scripts? Do you want to create content with a purpose? If you do then this job might be for you. Nutrition International is looking for a Manager, Storytelling to lead our new Global Storytelling Initiative, a two-year project that will see the development of videos, blogs, interviews and other content that ‘tells the story’ of our work in an engaging way.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Develop and deliver a global storytelling strategy that outlines the framework behind narrative-driven content for the organization, as well as processes for how the plan will be enacted at the country, regional and global level.
• Create and execute a two-year content production plan that aligns with budgets and contributes to raising Nutrition International’s profile.
• Manage the cultivation of story opportunities on an ongoing basis, determining the best format(s) to tell those stories, and work alongside the Manager, Corporate Communications to assign production to members of the global communications team, or contractors, as appropriate.
• Manage video production from end to end.

What we offer?

A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits, flexible work hours, option to work from home and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment. Read more to know more about us Top Employers of National Capital Region 2020.

This is a 24-month contract position and is temporarily remote currently.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada (Permanent Residency, Current Work Permit, Citizenship, USMCA eligibility or other reciprocal trade agreement). We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on Apply to submit your application.