Media Relations and Issues Management Director

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Saint Mary's University Full time

About the Opportunity

Saint Mary's University is seeking a highly skilled Communications Manager to join our External Affairs team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and execution in key areas of media relations, issues management, and communications for the university.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction in media relations, issues management, and communications for the university.
  • Serve as the principal contact for media inquiries and play a key role in assigning tasks to the most appropriate department or subject matter expert.
  • Take a lead role in growing the reputation of the university by seeking out, covering, and promoting positive stories about faculty, staff, and students, research, and outreach activities.
  • Devise special public relations initiatives and collaborations with external and internal partners to promote aspects of the university that advance its reputation and highlight strategic priorities.
  • Manage all aspects of day-to-day media relations activities, including providing and responding to the media with a full understanding of deadline pressures.
  • Establish a formal communication process for issues management at the university.
  • Chair and contribute to various communications sub-committees that are formed to promote strategic priorities of the university.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree with a concentration in Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism.
  • Minimum seven years of directly related experience.
  • Experience leading, directing peers, and chairing committees.
  • Ability to research, process, organize, and present information interestingly and convincingly.
  • Ability to handle and maintain confidential material.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize work assignments, and deliver by deadlines.
  • Excellent proof-reading skills.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web editing skills.

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