Senior Media Relations Advisor

IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges.

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:  

You have:

• A university degree in communication, journalism, public relations, political science, development studies or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience in communications.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent communications, public affairs, or media and media relations experience with a strong focus on building, managing, and strengthening relationships with media outlets, and on social and on-line media platforms.
• Experience in providing expert analysis and strategic guidance to senior management on media relations matters.
• A sound understanding of international development, foreign affairs and IDRC’s mandate, its activities, and the environment in which it operates.
• An excellent knowledge of the Canadian media landscape, including digital and social media, as well as an understanding of the global media outlets relevant to IDRC.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with an organization’s satellite/regional/international offices is an asset.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• A skilled communicator with great interpersonal, oral, and professional writing skills.
• A strategic thinker and great planner using diplomacy, tact and courtesy when dealing with media and Centre representatives.
• Able to analyze and provide clear and articulate strategic advice to persuade, influence and inform using initiative, good judgment, and adaptability.
• Excellent at providing tailored information to target audiences, including generating interest of media outlets.
• An effective team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures able to collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders in multiple international locations. 
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and meet tight deadlines.

You are interested in:

• Developing and implementing media strategies to make research for international development visible to Canadian and global audiences.
• Pitching IDRC’s campaigns and research results to media outlets, as well as coordinating and providing responses to incoming inquiries, including acting as primary spokesperson for the organization when required.
• Leading the planning, preparation and implementation of messaging for communications campaigns and initiatives, as well as preparing integrated campaign materials, including social media, and evaluating results.
• Building, managing and strengthening relationships with media.
• Monitoring and analyzing issues and providing timely strategic media advice to management and senior officials.
• Writing and editing media advisories and releases; media questions and answers; and key messages, speeches and briefing notes for management and senior staff.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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