Director, Media Relations & Public Affairs

Job title: Director, Media Relations & Public Affairs

Job description: Who We Are

• We are Canada’s engaged university, defined by our dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and far-reaching community engagement.
• We are unconventional, fearless, compassionate, approachable, and ready.
• We celebrate the diversity of people, ideas, and cultures.

About the Role

SFU’s Communication & Marketing team is looking for a strategically minded media relations and public relations professional to join our fun and engaging group.

The Director oversees day-to day media requests in consultation with senior administrative staff and key stakeholders about institutional programs, services and issues that the university is facing. You are able to speak to media and represent the Senior Director, Media Relations & Public Affairs as required. This role provides advice and guidance to senior leaders on proactive issues management and communications strategy, as well as key messages to respond to SFU community members. The Director collaborates with the larger team, and faculty and departments, to grow the university’s reputation.

You thrive in a diverse and changing environment and excel in issues management and communication strategy with a results-driven focus. You have a strong service-oriented approach and enjoy working in a busy collaborative environment with a group of highly skilled and friendly communications professionals.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in issues management, crisis communications and media relations for diverse and complex organizations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications and seven years of related experience which includes experience leading large teams and managing complex projects, or an equivalent level of education, training, and experience.

• Proven communication strategist with a results-driven focus.
• Excellent communication and marketing skills across all aspects of communications and public relations programming (e.g., media relations, marketing, events, partnership outreach and engagement).
• Strong issues management and media relations experience.
• Excellent knowledge of marketing, branding, and communication theory and practice.
• Excellent knowledge and expertise in client service management and trusted advisor principles.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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