Associate Director, News & University Affairs

isc.ubc.ca

$9,048.67 - $14,114.17 cad monthly; not specified;...
Issues management
Crisis communications
Media relations
This position strategizes and executes communications to promote and defend the university’s reputation, working closely with leadership on issues management tasks

Job Summary

  • This position strategizes and executes communications to promote and defend the university’s reputation, working closely with leadership on issues management tasks.
  • The Associate Director manages a team of media relations specialists, fostering creative storytelling and overseeing content creation.
  • The role involves serving as a crucial conduit to ensure Strategic Communications content is amplified effectively through news and internal channels, with potential media spokesperson duties.

Matching Summary

This position strategizes and executes communications to promote and defend the university’s reputation, working closely with leadership on issues management tasks.

Salary

$9,048.67 - $14,114.17 CAD Monthly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • issues management
  • crisis communications
  • media relations
  • institutional storytelling
  • strategic communications

Nice-to-have

  • diverse perspectives
  • equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • creative storytelling
  • multimedia aspects

Key Requirements

  • Minimum eight years of related experience
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
  • Experience in print and/or broadcast journalism
  • Managing complex, high-pressure projects
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure

Work Rights

Not specified

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