Strategic Media Relations Liaison

Surrey Police Service; Surrey; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CUPE 402 union

Job summary

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is hiring a Regular Full-Time Media Relations Coordinator to join the Communications Section. The role reports to the Sergeant/Media Relations Officer and supports news releases, media advisories, and public messaging while handling inquiries from media and the public.

The position is on-site with a 35-hour work week. A Grade 12 plus degree/diploma in communications or related field is required, with at least four years of experience and police clearance.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a degree or diploma in communications, journalism, media, public relations, or a related field.
• A minimum of four years related experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous police experience preferred.
• All applicants must obtain and maintain the required police security clearance throughout their employment with SPS, which includes a mandatory polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates media interviews, events, and press conferences.
• Monitors and reviews daily news media for relevant stories and catalogues and distributes notable information.
• Assists the Media Relations Officers in monitoring, tracking, and responding to media relations enquires received by phone or email.
• Responds to enquiries from external government agencies, journalists, civilians, and other police agencies.
• Researches, verifies, and summarizes file and related information to prepare news releases and/or prepare spokespersons for media interviews.
• Drafts news releases, media advisories, and public messaging for approval by Media Relations Officers or appropriate SPS employees.
• Prepares and produces media related materials.
• Maintains and updates databases of media files, media contact information, messaging, background information, and other related data.
• Tracks and provides media-related statistics to relevant stakeholders.
• Posts news releases online through the appropriate communication channels.
• Provides guidance and training to staff in a workplace setting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Communication

Education

Grade 12 plus degree/diploma in communications/public relations

Tools

Police clearance

Job description

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is hiring a Regular Full-Time Media Relations Coordinator to join the Communications Section. The role reports to the Sergeant/Media Relations Officer and supports news releases, media advisories, and public messaging while handling inquiries from media and the public.

The position is on-site with a 35-hour work week. A Grade 12 plus degree/diploma in communications or related field is required, with at least four years of experience and police clearance.