Strategic Government Communications Officer

National Media Awards Foundation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

National Media Awards Foundation seeks a Communications Officer for the Executive Council Office. You will create, edit and distribute news releases and communications products, including speeches, social media content and web content, while monitoring media and supporting rapid response.

You will collaborate with colleagues and senior staff to plan strategy, deliver coordinated communications, and ensure equity, inclusion, and accessibility are reflected in all messaging.

Qualifications

• Clear, persuasive content in plain language for diverse audiences and channels
• Contribute to communications planning and content development
• Work with colleagues to deliver coordinated communications products
• Apply equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles
• Understand government and media environments and use digital tools

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and distribute news releases and communications products
• Prepare speeches, social media content, web content and public announcements
• Monitor media and support rapid response
• Collaborate with senior staff to align priorities and messaging

Skills

Communication

Writing

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Organization

Equity inclusion

Digital acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalency

Job description

National Media Awards Foundation seeks a Communications Officer for the Executive Council Office. You will create, edit and distribute news releases and communications products, including speeches, social media content and web content, while monitoring media and supporting rapid response.

You will collaborate with colleagues and senior staff to plan strategy, deliver coordinated communications, and ensure equity, inclusion, and accessibility are reflected in all messaging.