Communications & Media Relations Manager

2 days ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Communications & Media Relations Manager

**Department/Unit**
- Computer Science

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S082-24

**Employee Group**
- DPMG

**Position Type**
- Term

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- 2 years

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1

**Salary**
- $58,103 - $77,730, per annum

**Classification**
- ADM-05

**Provisional Statement**
- This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role._

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- The Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) offers degrees tailored to match individual interests in a high-tech discipline at the forefront of innovation. Staff work with faculty members to help build a foundation for student success as students prepare, through academics and research, for a career in one of the world’s hottest growth industries. Reporting to the Director, Engagement & Communications, the Communications & Media Relations Manager will be responsible for the writing and publishing of dynamic and compelling stories that move an audience to engage more deeply with the Faculty of Computer Science’s mission.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Researches and writes a variety of communication materials such as feature articles, news releases, newsletter, advertisements, brochures and web content.
- Manages content development process (stories & copy) for integrated digital fundraising and marketing campaigns and partners with other teams to package it for multiple channels.
- Identifies opportunities to generate editorial content, disseminate faculty research, and pursues other profile-raising initiatives across a wide range of media.
- Leads the development of executive-level communications for senior leaders including the Dean, Associate Dean Academic and Associate Dean Research, such as speeches for events, briefing notes, presentations and strategic communications plans.
- Proactively seeks opportunities for media coverage and manages media inquiries effectively.

**Note**
- The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in a field such as Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field plus a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience in communications, journalism, story-telling or creative writing with a demonstrated track record of written stories (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Experience in executive communications (briefing notes, public engagement, presentations, speeches).
- Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to show good judgement, think strategically, understand and anticipate the needs of the organization and respond appropriately.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities within deadlines.

**Assets**
- Experience in the post-secondary or technology sector.

**Job Competencies**
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
- Accountability for Performance & Results

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**
- Posting Detail Information**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 03/11/2024

**Close Date**
- 03/25/2024

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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