media relations manager

Canadian Red Cross; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Media Relations to manage their English media relations team, develop strategies for stakeholder engagement, and enhance the organization's reputation. The role involves crisis management and requires a minimum of 6-9 years of experience in media relations or communications. This permanent full-time position is partially virtual/hybrid.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-9 years of experience in media relations or communications.
• Strong understanding of communications strategies and public relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the national English media relations team.
• Develop strategic media relations solutions.
• Prepare spokespeople or serve as a spokesperson.

Skills

Strategic media relations guidance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Education

College diploma or university degree in communications or related field

Job description

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior Manager, Media Relations

Posted onJuly 28, 2025 by Employer details Canadian Red Cross

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media relations manager

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior Manager, Media Relations

Posted onJuly 28, 2025 by Employer details Canadian Red Cross

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Title: Senior Manager, Media Relations Employee Working Location: Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Canada) Employment Status: Permanent Full-time The Canadian Red Cross - an inspirational not for profit humanitarian organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As one of Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment. The Senior Manager, Media Relations is an essential member of the Canadian Red Cross communications team, providing strategic media relations guidance across Canadian Red Cross programs, services, and initiatives. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, your primary role will be to manage the national English media relations team, as well as the development and implementation of effective proactive and reactive strategies to engage stakeholders, strengthen relationships, and enhance the organization's reputation. In this role, you will: Manage the national English media relations team and multiple projects, as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Develop and implement strategic media relations solutions in alignment with broader Canadian Red Cross communications strategies and annual plans, including social media, website content, and other communication channels. Gain and maintain an understanding of Canadian Red Cross service lines and key stakeholders, including their objectives, challenges and opportunities in order to ensure proactive communications strategies aligned with service line needs and priorities. Investigate, advise and collaborate with senior leadership and other departments on complex and multifaceted communications matters, including crisis communications, issues management, and strategic messaging. Manage or support the development, production and promotion of key communications related to issues management and crisis management, as required. Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, key stakeholders, and partners to enhance the organization's visibility and help ensure accurate and positive media coverage. Develop or contribute to the implementation of high-quality communication materials, including press releases, and written or visual communications, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding. Prepare spokespeople or serve as a spokesperson for the organization, representing the Canadian Red Cross in media interviews, public events, and other forums, as needed. Stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and issues in communications and public relations, and provide strategic guidance to the organization accordingly. Develop and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including collaboration with government agencies, partners, and other organizations, to further the communications objectives of Canadian Red Cross. Set team performance and development objectives, establish work plans, monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and provide coaching and feedback. Contribute to unit operational, budget and workforce planning and support ongoing monitoring and reporting. Participate in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning initiatives to ensure a robust pipeline of talent. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and manage risks within your area of responsibility. Work with vendors and/or partners, ensuring expectations are met and outcomes are achieved to budget and on time, as required. Contribute as part of a larger communications team. Additional responsibilities or duties may be assigned to ensure the overall success of organizational objectives or initiatives. What we are looking for: Qualifications include a minimum of 6-9 years of experience and a college diploma or university degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. A

• Location Unknown
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 95,227 to $ 119,032 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CareerBeacon #2172885

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2025-08-27

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