Objectives:

To assist the Leader and Caucus in carrying out their public, parliamentary, and Caucus responsibilities by coordinating the development and implementation of media relations strategies based on strategic themes and priorities.

To assist the Leader and MPPs to deliver the NDP message across the province.

Responsibilities to the Deputy Director of Media Relations:

• Execute
  media
  relations
  and
  media
  related
  activities
  necessary
  to
  disseminate
  the platform of the Leader and Caucus as widely as possible.
• Develop
  media
  relations
  strategies
  and
  public
  relations
  projects.
• Co-ordinate
  work
  with
  the
  other
  media
  relations,
  communications,
  research
  and
  MPP's staff.
• Write,
  edit,
  seek
  and
  incorporate
  feedback
  and
  distribute
  news
  releases,
  speeches, articles, op-eds, and other materials as require.
• Support
  the
  maintenance
  of
  contact
  lists
  of
  journalists
  and
  newsrooms
  throughout
  the province.
• Build
  and
  maintain
  relationships
  with
  newsrooms
  and
  media
  throughout
  the province.
• Monitor
  media
  coverage
  of
  the
  NDP
  Leader
  and
  Caucus
  and
  provide
  timely,
  politically savvy analysis.
• Generate
  ideas
  for
  effective
  bought
  and
  earned
  media.
• Provide
  briefings
  in
  preparation
  for
  media
  events, interviews
  or
  public events.
• Make
  detailed
  arrangements
  for
  media
  appearances,
  interviews
  or
  public
  appearances
  for members of the Caucus.
• Be
  involved
  in
  all
  aspects
  of
  media
  event
  planning
  and
  execution,
  including
  press conferences, interviews, photo opportunities and more.
• Other
  related
  duties
  as
  required
  and
  as
  assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Completed
  post-secondary
  education,
  preferably
  in
  journalism,
  communications
  or
  a related field.
• Knowledge,
  appropriate
  to
  the
  position,
  of
  the
  NDP,
  the
  Ontario
  government
  and
  the workings of the Legislature.
• Previous experience in journalism or media relations, preferably in a political or legislative environment.
• Experience,
  knowledge
  and
  involvement
  with
  media
  outlets
  across
  Ontario.
• Experience
  and
  knowledge
  in
  communications
  planning,
  marketing,
  and
  public relations.
• Proven
  ability
  to
  work
  in
  a
  team
  environment.
• Proven
  ability
  to
  manage a
  variety
  of
  issues
  and
  projects
  simultaneously.
• Excellent
  political
  judgment
  and
  the
  ability
  to
  perceive
  and
  pursue
  news
  angles
  and political opportunities in the daily flood of information.
• Proven
  ability
  to
  work
  energetically,
  without
  supervision,
  to
  produce
  accurate
  and effective work, often under very tight deadline.
• Excellent
  interpersonal
  and
  communication
  skills,
  ability
  to
  deal
  with
  the
  public
  and members of the press.
• Solid
  experience
  in
  research,
  and
  translating
  research
  for a
  broad
  audience.
• Ability
  to
  write
  succinctly,
  powerfully, quickly.
• Exceptional
  editing
  skills
  essential,
  with
  knowledge
  of
  Canadian
  Press
  style.
• Competence
  with
  social
  media
  and
  web
  maintenance
  an
  asset.
• Willingness
  to
  work
  irregular
  hours
  including
  weekends
  and
  to
  travel.
• Experience
  in
  the
  labour
  movement
  or
  NDP
  organization
  and
  election
  campaigns
  would be an asset.
• Proficiency
  in
  French
  is an
  asset.
• Familiarity
  with
  equity,
  anti-racism
  and
  anti-oppression
  policy
  frameworks

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please apply on this link: https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/411

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.