Position: Communications Coordinator

Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada

General Fusion is pursuing a faster and more practical path to commercial fusion energy. Fusion is a clean, safe, abundant and on-demand form of energy that, when harnessed, could provide a nearly unlimited source of power with zero CO2 emissions. Backed by over $100 million in funding from a world-class investor syndicate, the company’s goal is to transform the world’s energy supply and enable clean energy, everywhere, forever.

About the Role:

General Fusion is looking for a Communications Specialist to support the Communications and Business Development teams. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role will help fuel the growth of the company by delivering a wide range of compelling communications and marketing initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to new market research and business development activities including presentation materials for meetings, conferences and tradeshows.
• Write, edit, and proofread new marketing and communications content such as press releases, email newsletters, website posts and award submissions. Transform complex ideas into simple, concise language while maintaining alignment with brand messaging.
• Assist with the planning and execution of events, conferences, media days and site tours.
• Plan, execute and track social media activities across all social channels. Work with the Communications Manager to develop a social media and content strategy.
• Maintain and update websites, email newsletters and other platforms.
• Track media and online coverage of General Fusion, and liaise with media outlets.
• Support the Communications Manager in the development of imagery, video, infographics and other communications collateral in alignment with the marketing and communications strategy.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a communications role, preferably in a technical industry or B2B context. A background in science or advanced technology is an asset.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to independently problem solve in a fast-paced environment. Highly organized, creative and able to juggle many projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
• Highly proficient at MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to quickly create professional looking presentations.
• Ability to convey complex technical ideas in a simple form through professional writing, with strong attention to grammar, spelling and tone.
• Social media savvy, with working experience engaging with online communities according to best practices. Applicants should also have hands-on experience creating and scheduling social media content through a platform such as Hootsuite.
• Hands-on experience with Wordpress. Ability to edit HTML is an asset.
• Basic image editing skills in Adobe Photoshop (cropping, resizing).
• Comfortable working with people at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Genuinely curious, with an interest in energy issues and enthusiasm for science and technology.