Manager, Media and Communications

2 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Administration/Management**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**9 - Administrative Salary Grid**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Permanent Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**August 21, 2023**
- Travel Frequency:
- External Closing Date:
**August 21, 2023**
- Competition ID:
**2830**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: MANAGER, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS**

Reporting to the Director, External and Government Affairs, this position is responsible for developing a series of comprehensive communications plans to maintain and enhance Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s visibility, branding, positioning, enrolment programs and services, media/community relations and employee relations. This position works closely with senior leadership, faculty, staff and other internal and external stakeholders.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Business with a specialization in Public Relations/Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in marketing and communications in a managerial role, 5 years preferred. Previous media experience is essential. Experience working in a post-secondary environment an asset.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Demonstrated experience researching, developing, implementing, managing and measuring media and communications activities and functions.
- Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the university as well as with external stakeholders and suppliers in the communities.
- Experience liaising with government officials at a local, municipal and provincial levels and speaking both formally and informally in public forums.
- Ability to quickly and independently evaluate issues for risk and benefit and determine and implement appropriate response.
- Ability to work independently, exercise discretion and sound judgment in dealing with confidential and/or controversial University matters.
- Demonstrated strategic experience and success in managing and developing successful media campaigns, advertising, social media, writing media releases, speaking to media, and other related marketing and communications tasks.
- Excellent writing, proofreading ad editing skills for a variety of media types (print and electronic) with an eye for detail, design, content and brand.
- Proven ability to plan, schedule and direct staff in a busy environment with priorities of paying attention to detail, optimizing resources and effectively meeting deadlines and project requirements.
- Demonstrated strength in effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience in graphic design and print productions and using PC and Mac computers and publishing software including Photoshop, Word, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Microsoft Office and Acrobat.
- Must be a self-starter with proven experience in supervision and administration.

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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