Media Relations Officer

3 weeks ago

Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Permanent, full-time position - Guelph, ON**

The University of Guelph is offering 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, you are the first point of contact with the media, responding to media requests, exercising sound judgement and professional voice in their responses. As this position presents a high level of reputational risk, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate information is provided to the media that doesn’t pose any risk to the University’s reputation.

As the Media Relations Officer, you will also conduct daily media scans and proactively identify key media opportunities as well as potential risks. You will be expected to be knowledgeable about issues in the media that have the potential to involve the University. You must make quick decisions in your responses including decisions on whether to refer the request to the Manager, Media Relations and Communications for management. In some cases, you will also have to manage highly confidential information related to the University and media requests.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To be considered for the role of **Media Relations Officer, **you must be an outstanding communicator with experience dealing with the media and the ability to think and act quickly while exercising discretion and excellent judgment, and whose profile includes:

- 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.

**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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Experience**:

- public relations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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