April 25, 2010

Snr Comms Officer – Ontario College of Teachers

An accomplished communications professional with proven media skills, you will provide diverse writing and editing services as well as College media relations as part of a dynamic corporate communications team.  A creative and disciplined self-starter, you will apply your demonstrated exceptional writing skills to the College’s professional magazine and web site, and co-ordinate varied communication products and programs. Senior Communications Officers draw on their extensive communications experience to handle sensitive and challenging research, writing and media relations assignments. Oral and written French-language proficiency is an asset for this position.

Primary Duties:

• Develop and implement various communication and marketing strategies as assigned by the Manager of Communications.
• Assist in the preparation, writing and editing of copy for various materials, including speaking notes, magazine articles, e-newsletters, brochures, web sites and membership mailings.
• Compile background/research material for communications.
• Act as College spokesperson for media inquiries.
• Develop and maintain relations with the provincial news media.
• Write, edit and distribute media releases and related materials.
• Provide advice and support to senior College staff and official College spokespersons with respect to media opportunities.
• Provide media training for Council members and staff as required.
• Develop and maintain positive contacts in the media.
• Initiate or review requests for media interviews, speaking engagements and other news making opportunities.
• Co-ordinate distribution of member-related communication materials.
• Attend meetings and act on behalf of the Manager of Communications when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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