Senior Communications Strategist: Issues & Reputation

University of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; Vor Ort; CAD 88.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Waterloo is seeking a Lead Communications Specialist in the Media Relations and Issues Management team. The role leads complex, high-profile communications initiatives, develops strategic messaging, and guides decision-making for senior leaders across the institution.

Qualifications include an undergraduate degree and 6+ years in communications, with proven ability to manage reputationally sensitive issues and advise project teams.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of progressively responsible communications experience.
• Experience leading complex, high-profile communications initiatives.
• Experience developing strategic messaging and content for sensitive matters.
• Experience advising senior leaders or project teams.
• Experience managing reputationally sensitive issues.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic communications leadership for highly complex initiatives.
• Lead development of strategic messaging and communications materials.
• Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on communications risks and approaches.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align institutional communications.

Kenntnisse

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Media relations

Writing & editing

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in communications or related field

Jobbeschreibung

University of Waterloo is seeking a Lead Communications Specialist in the Media Relations and Issues Management team. The role leads complex, high-profile communications initiatives, develops strategic messaging, and guides decision-making for senior leaders across the institution.

Qualifications include an undergraduate degree and 6+ years in communications, with proven ability to manage reputationally sensitive issues and advise project teams.