Media and Public Relations Coordinator

Calgary AB; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym access

Recreation facilities access

Holiday office closure

Flex days

Generous vacation & benefits

Job summary

The Calgary Chamber is seeking a Media and Public Relations Coordinator to lead the Chamber’s public and media relations, craft press materials, respond to inquiries, and prepare spokespeople for interviews. You will position Calgary as a leading voice on business issues and work closely with the Vice President, Policy and External Affairs, and other teams.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in public relations, strong writing skills, and a passion for public policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in public relations and demonstrated employment history related to media and communications.
• Post-secondary education in public relations, communications, public policy or related discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to write for a diverse audience.
• Strong interest in public policy, current affairs and government.
• Works well in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Comfortable working in reactive environments, with strong time management skills in order to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Chamber’s public and media relations and engagement, including preparing and distributing press releases, statements and advisories, responding to media inquiries, developing key messages, and preparing Chamber spokespeople for interviews.
• Build relationships with media outlets to ensure traction on the Chamber’s policy positions, including by securing media interviews, landing op-eds and facilitating media presence at Chamber events.
• Advance the Chamber’s public relations strategy to communicate our public policy work and enhance our profile across government, the business community, and the public, including providing counsel on messaging and positioning on key organizational and public policy issues.
• Support with the communication of public policy positions, papers, and election platforms, including through traditional media, digital platforms (social media) and presentations.
• Support with developing scripts and presentations for public engagements for the President & CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education in public relations/communications/public policy or related discipline

Job description

Are you a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can spot a story before it becomes a headline, and enjoys turning complex issues into compelling messages? Do you have a passion for public affairs, media relations, and strategic communications? If so, we want to hear from you! Join the Calgary Chamber and help shape the conversation on the issues that matter most to Calgary's business community while advancing our role as a leading voice for business.

About the Calgary Chamber

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce exists to empower thebusiness community to advance a prosperous Calgary.

As the convenor and catalyst for a vibrant, inclusiveand prosperous business community, the Chamber works to build strength andresilience among its members and position Calgary as a magnet for talent,diversification and opportunity. As an independent, non-profit, non-partisanorganization founded in 1891, we build on our history to serve and advocate forbusinesses of all sizes, in all sectors across the city.

The Calgary Chamber is an inclusive workplace wherediversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued and consideredessential to achieving our mission.

Position Overview

As part of the Policy and External Affairs team,the Media and Public Relations Coordinator will beresponsible for the Chamber’s response to current affairs, governmentdecisions, and issues affecting the business community. This personwill lead the Chamber’s public and media relations and engagement,including preparing press releases, statements and advisories,responding to media inquiries, and preparing Chamber spokespeople forinterviews. They will leverage media opportunities, the news cycle,and public policy decisions to advance the Chamber’s goal to be a leading voice on business issues.

The Media and PublicRelations Coordinator reports to the VicePresident, Policy and External Affairs, and works closely withthe External Communications Specialist, policy and governmentrelations team, liaises with the marketing team, and directlysupports the President and CEO. The incumbent has a strong interest in public policy, operates well underpressure and with quick deadlines, is a strong communicator andstoryteller, and has experience in strategic communications andpositioning.

Key Responsibilities

Communications, Media & Chamber Positioning

• Leadthe Chamber’s public and media relations and engagement, includingpreparing and distributing press releases, statements andadvisories, responding to media inquiries, developing key messages, andpreparing Chamber spokespeople for interviews.
• Buildrelationships with media outlets to ensure traction on the Chamber’spolicy positions, including by securing media interviews,landing op-eds and facilitating media presence atChamber events.
• Advancethe Chamber’s public relations strategy to communicate our public policywork and enhance our profile across government, the business community,and the public, including providing counsel on messaging andpositioning on key organizational and public policy issues.
• Supportwith the communication of public policy positions, papers, and electionplatforms, including through traditional media, digital platforms (socialmedia) and presentations.
• Supportwith developing scripts and presentations for public engagements forthe President & CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

Current Affairs

• Monitorbusiness-related issues, government affairs includingtabled legislation, and membernews, and develop responses to themedia, government or membership as required.
• Support theCalgary Chamber research and current affairs activities including issueidentification, solution formulation and communicationresponses.
• Workwith the Marketing Team to amplify the Chamber’s media coverageand increase the use of policy-related social mediaposts.

Performance Tracking

• Trackand report on key performance indicators to measure progress and success onpublic relations strategy and tactics.
• Measurethe effectiveness of communications channels and recommend opportunitiesfor improvement. Research emerging trends, best practices, andopportunities with the goal of improving communications execution.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in public relations and demonstrated employmenthistory related to media and communications.
• Post-secondaryeducation in public relations, communications, public policy orrelated discipline.
• Excellentwritten and oral communication skills, and ability to write for a diverseaudience.
• Stronginterest in public policy, current affairs andgovernment.
• Workswell in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Comfortableworking in reactive environments, with strong time managementskills in order to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-pacedenvironment.
• Strongproblem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.

Job Details

• JobType: Full-time
• Schedule:Monday to Friday; hybrid work schedule
• Compensation:Competitive salary with performance-based bonus, RRSP matching program, generous vacation & benefits including access to theAmpersand building gym and recreation facilities, holiday office closure, and flex days.

Applying

Equity and inclusion are part of our core values. Weencourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including non-Canadianswho are eligible to work in Canada.