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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As Associate Director, Communications & Media at Vancouver Community College, I provide communications leadership and council to the President & CEO, and to college department leaders, including our Safety & Security team, on all public relations issues. I offer guidance and strategic communication expertise when challenges arise, and bring a level head with a humanist lens to problem solving.• Manage and mentor a growing communications team, including writers, social media strategist, and… Show more As Associate Director, Communications & Media at Vancouver Community College, I provide communications leadership and council to the President & CEO, and to college department leaders, including our Safety & Security team, on all public relations issues. I offer guidance and strategic communication expertise when challenges arise, and bring a level head with a humanist lens to problem solving.• Manage and mentor a growing communications team, including writers, social media strategist, and strategic comms officers. • Build and maintain relationships with media, government, and industry partners to promote VCC, its programs, and long-range campus plan, ensuring reputation and brand awareness.• Respond strategically to government requests and proactively promote VCC across all levels of government.• Lead crisis communication planning and manage communications during crisis situations to ensure accurate and timely information to stakeholders and media.• Determine appropriate communication strategies and key messages to maximize brand awareness, especially when navigating highly sensitive issues and critical situations.• Exercise professional judgment and discretion in advising and executing internal and external communications activities. Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Strong crisis management and storytelling skills to ensure the reputation and brand of VCC remains strong and consistent.• Proactive planning to drive positive traditional media coverage, as well as further engagement via digital and social media.• Development of integrated communications strategies on emerging issues to mitigate negative impact on VCC’s brand, reputation and public profile.• Executive speech-writing and messaging, and strategic communications advisor on issues… Show more • Strong crisis management and storytelling skills to ensure the reputation and brand of VCC remains strong and consistent.• Proactive planning to drive positive traditional media coverage, as well as further engagement via digital and social media.• Development of integrated communications strategies on emerging issues to mitigate negative impact on VCC’s brand, reputation and public profile.• Executive speech-writing and messaging, and strategic communications advisor on issues and risks to college brand and goals. • Anticipate, mitigate and manage issues affecting the reputation of the organization, by collaborating with various stakeholders including government, employee groups, students, and the general public. • Educate and support VCC leaders and SMEs in areas of media training, issues management and community relations.• Media spokesperson and contact — representing VCC in media interviews and responding to media requests and creating messaging.• Liaise with provincial and municipal government communications counterparts to ensure the alignment of public messaging as needed. Show less

• Issues/crisis communication and media spokesperson for the District at the local, provincial, and national level.• Strategic planning and proactive communications for all district initiatives.• Internal and external communications strategies driven by a clear District vision across complex school district (3 towns, 31 schools, numerous departments, complex stakeholder groups), with a focus on core values, strategic goals, and brand integrity.• Responsible for all District social… Show more • Issues/crisis communication and media spokesperson for the District at the local, provincial, and national level.• Strategic planning and proactive communications for all district initiatives.• Internal and external communications strategies driven by a clear District vision across complex school district (3 towns, 31 schools, numerous departments, complex stakeholder groups), with a focus on core values, strategic goals, and brand integrity.• Responsible for all District social media channels, websites (including redesign), photography, and video collateral, including stats tracking, analytics, and advertising.• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, unions, parent groups, teachers’ associations, Fraser Health, Delta Police Department, and the City of Delta. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Develop and implement communication plans for a variety of district programs.• Engage with a variety of community partners, to support district initiatives.• Liaise with media and develop key messaging. • Source and write district news stories. • Social media management.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Development and evaluation of crisis and media communication.• Ensure the protection and promotion of the VSB brand in a proper, coordinated, and consistent manner.• Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships within the press and publicity community, including local and national media, Government agencies and stakeholders.• Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.• Gather and disseminate timely information to press and staff.• Research… Show more • Development and evaluation of crisis and media communication.• Ensure the protection and promotion of the VSB brand in a proper, coordinated, and consistent manner.• Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships within the press and publicity community, including local and national media, Government agencies and stakeholders.• Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.• Gather and disseminate timely information to press and staff.• Research and write briefing materials, executive speaking notes and key messaging.• Compose and edit press releases, company literature, and articles for internal and external use. Show less

1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver Bc

• Act as the primary media and press contact for the Museum and responsible for building and maintaining a proactive liaison with local, national and international media, as well as with key community partners— including coverage on the Colbert Report, Global TV (Toronto and Vancouver) and CBC National. • Develop and implement effective external communications strategies (offline and online) and initiatives to secure media coverage of the Museum and exhibits.• Ensure all marketing and… Show more • Act as the primary media and press contact for the Museum and responsible for building and maintaining a proactive liaison with local, national and international media, as well as with key community partners— including coverage on the Colbert Report, Global TV (Toronto and Vancouver) and CBC National. • Develop and implement effective external communications strategies (offline and online) and initiatives to secure media coverage of the Museum and exhibits.• Ensure all marketing and business materials reflects the Museum's brand.• Project manage complete website redesign and museum rebrand.• Design highly visible marketing and communications materials, and manage contract designers.• Achieve annual attendance and revenue goals under budget and on time.• Develop dynamic social media strategy. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Interview celebrities for cover and feature articles.--- Features and cover interviews include Ace of Base, Mitzi Gaynor, Lisa Lampanelli, and Cassandra Peterson (Elvira).• Represent the magazine at industry events.• Generate story ideas that support the brand identity and readership of the magazine.

Vancouver, Bc

• Redesign all resource materials (posters, brochures, letterhead, business cards, online forms) to align with new brand identity.• Project manage significant office relocation on time and under budget.• Represent the organization at industry related conferences, events, and meetings.• Write and produce New & Young Worker Orientation and Stunt Harness Safety training videos.• Represent organization and liaise with stakeholders including WorkSafeBC, BCHA, IATSE and Trade… Show more • Redesign all resource materials (posters, brochures, letterhead, business cards, online forms) to align with new brand identity.• Project manage significant office relocation on time and under budget.• Represent the organization at industry related conferences, events, and meetings.• Write and produce New & Young Worker Orientation and Stunt Harness Safety training videos.• Represent organization and liaise with stakeholders including WorkSafeBC, BCHA, IATSE and Trade Unions.• Give Health & Safety presentations to stakeholders, students, and not-for-profit organizations, to educate and build community relationships. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Maintain high-level volunteer engagement to meet the changing needs of a recognized not-for-profit organization.• Plan and manage high-profile, signature events including: Project Empty Bowl, Dining Out for Life, and World AIDS Day.• Design, write, publish, and coordinate direct mail campaigns and quarterly newsletter.• Identify and create new community and corporate relationship opportunities.• Leadership and direction of over 50 weekly volunteers, including recruitment… Show more • Maintain high-level volunteer engagement to meet the changing needs of a recognized not-for-profit organization.• Plan and manage high-profile, signature events including: Project Empty Bowl, Dining Out for Life, and World AIDS Day.• Design, write, publish, and coordinate direct mail campaigns and quarterly newsletter.• Identify and create new community and corporate relationship opportunities.• Leadership and direction of over 50 weekly volunteers, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and recognition.• Develop unique marketing initiatives to improve community engagement and increase fundraising opportunities.• Identify, build, and implement clear and efficient communication strategies for assessments, reporting, promotions, recruitment, and campaigns.• Create and implement volunteer training for Meal Delivery Programs with specific focus on strategies and challenges regarding Downtown Eastside client base. Show less

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