Acting Senior Communications Officer (Media Relations)
Current- Process incoming media requests to the Department- Coordinate the development and approvals of media response lines and key messages, often under extremely tight deadlines- Serve as spokesperson on behalf of the Department when responding to oral and written media queries - Coordinate interviews between reporters and Departmental spokespeople & subject matter experts- Provide communications advice to senior management and Minister’s Office staff- Develop and maintain… Show more - Process incoming media requests to the Department- Coordinate the development and approvals of media response lines and key messages, often under extremely tight deadlines- Serve as spokesperson on behalf of the Department when responding to oral and written media queries - Coordinate interviews between reporters and Departmental spokespeople & subject matter experts- Provide communications advice to senior management and Minister’s Office staff- Develop and maintain relationships with journalists to facilitate current and potential media opportunities - Support Departmental and third-party events with on-site media relations coordination Show less