Vancouver Airport Authority has a permanent full-time opportunity (effective immediately) for a Senior Communications Specialist. Reporting into the Manager, Communications the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing corporate communications programs and activities that support Vancouver Airport Authority’s business objectives and target key external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting, protecting and enhancing the reputation and YVR brand through media relations, issues management and public affairs activities
- Managing proactive communications and relationships with key media; maximizing opportunities with media and policy leaders in positioning key executives, programs and special projects
- Assisting with issues management on behalf of the organization, and identifying, monitoring and executing response strategies
- Assisting with the development, revision and testing of the Airport Authority’s Crisis Communications Plan
- Acting as a spokesperson for the Airport Authority as required
- Handling media inquiries, providing key talking points and coaching executives prior to media interviews
- Collaborating with all departments and stakeholders to develop comprehensive communications plans and providing counsel to support strategic priorities
- Providing project management for key communications initiatives and programs, including managing budgets and vendor relationships
- Drafting media materials including news releases, backgrounders, corporate positions on various matters and speeches
- Producing and disseminating written materials for internal and external publications and all online communications tools, including website, blog, social media and intranet
- Coordinating with various levels of government to organize media events and announcements
- Sharing responsibility of 24/7 media and social media coverage with key members of the team
- Representing the Airport Authority on industry committees and multi-agency teams
- Leading event planning and execution for marketing communications initiatives
Key qualifications include:
- Minimum of five years of experience in communications with an agency or corporation
- Degree in Communications or related field or combination of diploma in Journalism or Public Relations and experience in public relations
- Significant experience managing media and crisis communications while working closely with senior executives
- Proven experience as a media spokesperson for an organization
- Proven issues management and crisis communications response required; Operations experience an asset
- Strong organizational skills and keen sense of priorities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet very tight deadlines in an environment with conflicting priorities
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Knowledge of and experience with social media
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with experience writing media materials, articles, speeches, and other types of business communications
- Proven track record of managing successful local and national media relations, and experience handling sensitive and confidential issues
- Proven ability to develop media relationships in order to enhance awareness and image of the organization
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.
The Vancouver Airport Authority welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If required, we are able to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability throughout the selection process.
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