Associate Director, News & University Affairs

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$9,048.67 - $14,114.17 cad monthly; not specified;...
Issues management and crisis communications
Media relations and stakeholder announcements
Team leadership and mentorship
The Associate Director, News and University Affairs position is central to the university’s issues management, crisis and emergency communications and media relations framework

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director, News and University Affairs position is central to the university’s issues management, crisis and emergency communications and media relations framework.
  • This position strategizes and executes communications to promote and defend the university’s reputation, works closely with the News and University Affairs leadership and senior members in the university on related issues management tasks.
  • The Associate Director manages the work of a high-performing team of media relations specialists who craft creative engaging content about the university’s research achievements and takes a lead role in identifying, coordinating and writing stories that highlight administrative innovation and excellence.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director, News and University Affairs position is central to the university’s issues management, crisis and emergency communications and media relations framework.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Issues management and crisis communications
  • Media relations and stakeholder announcements
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • Content and strategy alignment
  • University reputation management

Nice-to-have

  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Creative storytelling and content creation

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
  • Minimum eight years of related experience
  • Experience in communications services
  • Experience in print and/or broadcast journalism or communications

Work Rights

Not specified

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