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About the Role

Assist the Leader and Caucus in carrying out public, parliamentary, and Caucus responsibilities by coordinating media relations strategies based on strategic themes and priorities. Help the Leader and MPPs deliver the NDP message across the province.

Responsibilities

Execute media relations and media related activities to disseminate the platform of the Leader and Caucus.
Develop media relations strategies and public relations projects.
Coordinate work with other media relations, communications, research, and MPP staff.
Write, edit, seek and incorporate feedback, and distribute news releases, speeches, articles, op-eds, and other materials.
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, and photo opportunities.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario government, and the workings of the Legislature.
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.
Proven ability to work energetically, without supervision, to produce accurate and effective work under tight deadlines.
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, and quickly.
Exceptional editing skills, with knowledge of Canadian Press style.
Willingness to work irregular hours including weekends and to travel.
Familiarity with equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression policy frameworks.

Skills

Media relations
Public relations
Communications planning
Marketing
Writing
Editing
Research
Social media
Web maintenance
French proficiency

Location

Ontario

Work Type

Full-time
Irregular hours
Travel

Experience Level

Previous experience in journalism or media relations
Experience in a political or legislative environment
Experience with media outlets across Ontario
Experience in communications planning, marketing, and public relations
Solid experience in research
Exceptional editing skills
Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns (asset)

Education Level

Completed post-secondary education, preferably in journalism, communications or a related field

About the Company

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

Accommodation for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.