Advisor Media Relations

6 months ago


Montréal, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

**Job Summary**

The Advisor Media Relations is responsible for supporting media relations planning, relationship management, campaign execution, issues and crisis management in collaboration with Public Affairs Leads in Canada and the United States (U.S.). Moreover, the role is able to identify, provide counsel and solutions regarding complex issues, and will foster positive relations with media across CN’s network.

**Main Responsibilities**

**Media Relations**
- Receive media and stakeholders’ requests, extract pertinent information, and prepare an appropriate response
- Act as trusted advisor to CN colleagues on media matters and provide expertise on strategic projects and issues management in collaboration with Public Affairs
- Monitor media across the network
- Prepare media summaries every day and on an ad hoc basis
- Prepare responses based on specific events or incidents leading to a network disruption
- Respond to incidents both remotely and on-location as part of on-call duties
- Recommend strategies and tactics to achieve objectives with media and public campaigns
- Draft notes, communication plans, press releases, and public materials
- Create communication plans for major events
- Collaborate with executives on specific public responses
- Participate in ad-hoc projects

**Handle emerging issues**
- Engage internal stakeholders proactively in anticipation of critical issues
- Anticipate issues and be ready to engage proactively
- Maintain awareness of news stories and public issues that could have a negative impact on CN

**Working Conditions**

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The role requires mínimal travel (5%) within Canada and the U.S. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

**Requirements**:
**Experience**

Media Relations
- Between 5 to 7 years of experience in economics, politics, public policy, political science, journalism, public affairs, or law
- Experience in media relations
- Experience in communications
- Experience in community relations
- Experience in railway*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

**Education/Certification/Designation**
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

**Competencies**
- Demonstrates agility and drives change
- Demonstrates active listening
- Solves problems to create value
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Communicates with impact

**Technical Skills/Knowledge**
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of media content development
- Knowledge of the jurisdiction of governments
- Knowledge of the roles of government employees
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

**About CN**

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.


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