Senior Manager, Media Relations
Ontario Medical Association
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$92,835 - CA$98,640 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Delivering a consistently high standard of writing, materials that require little editing, are free of errors and are written in a journalistic style that will engage media
- Preparing communications plans, key messages, news releases, social media and other materials consistent with the OMA brand strategy and standards to support the OMA’s corporate priorities
- Developing issue management and crisis communications plans and strategies as required on OMA initiatives or outside actions that will generate public interest or controversy
- Preparing the OMA president/spokesperson for media interviews by developing key messages, monitoring media and social media activity and developing responses as required
- Providing media training and coaching
- Reporting on and analyzing media metrics to inform best practices
- Monitoring the media landscape to identify new opportunities or changing needs
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in journalism, political science, public policy, communications or marketing disciplines with above Diploma or Certificate
- 7-9 years experience working in or with the media is essential
- Understanding of the political landscape of Ontario, experience working in health care preferred
- Strong writing and storytelling skills are essential
- Must be proficient in CP style and able to self-edit
- Experience in issues and crisis management
- Some evening and weekend work is required
- Experience writing news releases and other communications materials, including social media.
- Ability to work in French is an asset
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package including a hiring salary range of $92,835-$98,640 plus pension plan and a bonus program
- Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness program
- A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care system
- A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
- A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
journalistic writingmedia trainingcrisis communicationsissue managementmedia metrics analysisnews release writingsocial media communicationCP style proficiencyself-editingstorytelling
Soft Skills
strong writing skillscommunication skillscoachinganalytical skillsadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingpublic speakingmedia monitoringproblem-solving
Certifications
undergraduate degree in journalismundergraduate degree in political scienceundergraduate degree in public policyundergraduate degree in communicationsundergraduate degree in marketingDiploma in journalismCertificate in communications