Strategic Communications Specialist

18 hours ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada City of Mississauga Full time
Job Summary

As a key member of the Mayor's Office, the Communications Strategist will develop and execute comprehensive communications plans to amplify the Mayor's vision, policies, and initiatives across the city. This role requires a strong understanding of the municipal sector and political environment, as well as excellent media relations, speechwriting, and interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with media representatives and City's Strategic Communications and Initiatives Division
  • Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to develop the communications strategy for the Mayor's Office
  • Oversee the Mayor's entire public communication channels, including proactive organizing and managing media events/requests/press conferences, online messaging and social media
  • Manage, provide direction and guidance to the Communications and Operations Advisor
  • Draft internal and external communications materials on behalf of the Mayor, such as speeches/remarks, social media posts, key messages, newsletters, information emails, letters, greetings, and certificates
  • Develop clear, effective, and timely communications tools and templates, such as presentations, speaking notes, news releases, backgrounders and media Q&As
  • Identify emerging trends and potential issues through ongoing scans of the media environment and develops issues management plans
  • Prepare the Mayor for all media interviews and act as spokesperson in the media when required
  • Organize and moderate the Mayor's press conferences
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
  • University degree or post-graduate diploma in journalism, political science, public relations, or communications
  • Minimum 7-10 years related experience working in government with a proven track record in political or corporate communications, preferably with a focus on media relations and speech writing.
  • Strong understanding of the municipal sector and political environment
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to handle multiple projects/priorities.
  • Works well under pressure
  • Strong issues management, media relations, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with graphic and digital design an asset.
  • Experience with website development, events management, social media and event photography/videography is a must.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $52.19 to $69.58 (Based on Salary Grade G $94,982 to $126,643)
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: M&C/Communications
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office, M&C/Mayor's Office, Councillor's Office
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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