Senior Advisor, Media Relations (Bilingual)

Canadian Medical Association; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Medical Association is seeking a Senior Advisor for Media Relations. This role requires a strategic communicator leading media initiatives to elevate the organization's health policy narratives. Candidates should possess strong storytelling skills, media experience, and a solid understanding of the Quebec healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Rockstars to work with

Supportive leaders

Wellness initiatives

Tools to do your job

Qualifications

• Excellent storytelling skills in French.
• Experience leading media campaigns that elevate brand visibility.
• Strong relationships with journalists and media outlets across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations for a mission-driven organization.
• Monitor news cycles and identify opportunities.
• Deliver media performance reports with insights and metrics.

Skills

Storytelling

Media relations

Public Trust

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Networking

Job description

Senior Advisor, Media Relations (Bilingual)

Job Category: Communications

Requisition Number: SENIO001798

Apply now

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Unit | Department: Communications | Strategic Communications & Media

Reports to: Senior Director, Strategic Communications & Media

Type: Permanent | Full-Time | 1 Vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON (Hybrid) or Quebec CA (Remote)

About the Role

You’re a strategic communicator and media expert who thrives in fast-paced environments. You’re passionate about health policy and storytelling, and you know how to turn complex ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with regional and national audiences. You’re ready to lead media relations for a mission-driven organization shaping the future of health care in Canada.

We Offer

• Rockstars to work with
• Leaders that support you
• An organization that embraces change
• The tools to do your job
• An unmatched employee experience
• Wellness initiatives

What You Bring

• Excellent storytelling skills in French
• Experience leading media campaigns that elevate brand visibility and public trust
• Ability to transform policy and advocacy work into media-friendly narratives
• Media training and real-time support to senior leaders and spokespeople
• Strong relationships with journalists and media outlets across Canada
• Monitoring news cycles to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
• Collaborating with teams to align messaging and media strategies
• Delivering media performance reports with insights and metrics
• Knowledge of the Quebec healthcare landscape

This Is You

• Well-versed in Quebec's media landscape
• Impact-driven
• Resourceful

Does this sound like your next opportunity? We encourage you to apply!

The CMA and its affiliated organizations are committed to accessibility and diversity. Candidates requiring accommodations are encouraged to disclose their needs. We value reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in French is an asset but not mandatory, as communication in English is also required.