Media relations officer #2024-0233

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Guelph, Ontario, Canada University of Guelph Full time
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Media Relations Officer

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Media Relations Officer Communications & Marketing

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An exciting opportunity to join the Communications & Marketing team and play a significant role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of the University of Guelph by promoting the University's academic and research excellence to media and developing effective strategies to promote the University's achievements, initiatives and key messages.

Reporting to the Manager, Media Relations and Communications, the Media Relations Officer is the first point of contact with media, responding to media requests, exercising sound judgement and professional voice in their responses. This presents a high level of reputational risk. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate information is provided to the media that doesn't pose any risk to the University's reputation.

The Media Relations Officer conducts daily media scans and proactively identifies key media opportunities as well as potential risks. They are expected to be knowledgeable about issues in the media that have the potential to involve the University. They must make quick decisions in their responses, including decisions on whether to refer to the request to the Manager, Media Relations and Communications for management. In some cases, they also have to manage highly confidential information related to the University and media requests.

To be considered for the role of Media Relations Officer candidates must have:

  • An undergraduate degree in in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with many diverse clients/stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of local business community, and related issues and challenges
  • Superior interpersonal communication skills, including effective relationship building and experience working with individuals in positions of authority
  • Ability to think and act quickly and effectively under pressure, exercising tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgment
  • Knowledge of a post-secondary or academic environment, and related issues and challenges would be an asset.
  • Exemplary written and oral communication skills
  • Agile and efficient in managing multiple requests and assignments
  • Knowledge of AODA standards
  • Experience with content management systems
  • Experience with photo editing
  • Fluency with social media and SEO
  • There will be an expectation that the successful candidate be able to work on site with the possibility of some remote work.

NOTE: The University has adopted a policy relative to flexible work arrangements. This appointment is regularly performed on campus but is eligible for a flexible work arrangement under the terms of this policy.

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Classification P04
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

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