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Sr. Media Relations Advisor
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 15
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00
What you'll do
This role is a part of BC Hydro’s Media Relations and Issues Management group.
The primary responsibilities include:
- Speech writing and experience writing for senior leaders.
- Developing earned media strategies and products, and coordinating and executing a variety of media announcements and
events.
- Providing support for enquiries from media, including acting as a spokesperson (ability to speak publicly in a language
besides English is an asset).
- Creating, managing, editing and implementing communications strategies and products for corporate initiatives and
issues.
- Acting as the lead and central point of contact for specific business areas and issues files.
- Liaising with other groups within the organization to ensure consistent messaging and communications strategy.
- Monitoring current events and industry news, anticipating potential impacts.
What you bring
- At least five years of related experience, ideally in corporate communications, public relations or journalism.
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in communications or a related field.
- Exceptional writing skills and ability to breakdown complex information into content that is engaging and easy to
understand.
- Ability to work under pressure and excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Experience advising others, including senior leaders, on media strategy and issues management.
- Comfortable dealing with sensitive material
- Strong organizational and research skills
What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
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