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Job description: One of our Government clients is looking for a Communications/Marketing Lead (Government Industry an asset)
Length: Contract term is 3 months with a possibility of extension (2 half days per week)
Location: Toronto, ON – Remote
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Requirements:
Duties / Responsibilities:
1. Develops and implements communication products, correspondence, presentation materials and coordinates marketing and media relations activities for the Agency.
2. Lead and execute communications and media relations activities that promote the Agency’s events to the public and media through the planning, implementation and evaluation of proactive and reactive media relations strategies and proactive media outreach.
3. To provide communications advice and support to government agency through the development of communications plans and materials, writing and editing services, and coordination of communications and outreach initiatives.
4. Identifies opportunities for the Agency to engage media and build and maintain relationships with media by:
a) Developing and maintaining an outreach program for existing and potential media/ partners;
b) Creating contact lists for media who cover life sciences, advanced manufacturing and technology sectors;
c) Responding to inquiries in a timely manner and facilitating communications, outreach and public relations activities and needs regarding government agency news or events;
d) Researching media needs and interests and suggesting appropriate story ideas, or outreach opportunities.
e) Developing and maintaining the Agency’s communications and outreach kit; and,
f) Identifying and briefing Agency spokespeople (executives, Board members) to provide interviews to media including developing, providing key messages and drafting speeches.
5. Remains current on activities in the Agency to ensure that planned events and the dissemination of information are well timed and appropriately positioned. Oversees the Agency’s media monitoring system and media analyses on all major communications issues.
6. Leads digital marketing strategy for Executive Management team including LinkedIn postings for CEO and Board Chair.
7. Liaises with ministry staff (e.g., Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade), regional and municipal organizations, business and business coalitions, and other government agencies as required.
8. Edits and proofreads materials prepared by other staff.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
Job requires knowledge of:
Communications theory, principles and techniques, communication planning methods, best practices and writing styles with specialization in media and public relations, print and electronic media to provide strategic advice on communication issues and development of media communication plans/strategies.
Issues management, public and media relations techniques to effectively respond to media calls/issues and coordinate media requirements for events/announcements.
The principles and techniques of marketing, corporate brand communications, social media, media relations, media tracking, and issues management to develop effective strategies, plans and initiatives to communicate and market the programs, events, initiatives and operations of government agency.
The principles of writing, editing and Canadian Press Style to compose and edit a wide range of marketing, communication and promotional material.
Emerging trends and developments in communications, social and media relations to market and communicate programs, events, strategies, announcements and initiatives utilizing the most effective methods, techniques and processes.
The Internet, email and other relevant technology to conduct research, prepare and produce plans, publications, media releases, etc.
The activities of government agency to ensure that all marketing, corporate brand communications, promotion, social media and media relations plans, strategies, announcements and other initiatives support the vision, values, objectives and mandate of the Agency.
Analytics and evaluation platforms including issues monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of media relations activities.
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Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:15:35 GMT
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