Job Description

Location: Remote Work Opportunity

Media Relations Manager
(Under Classification Review)
Corporate Communications
Permanent, Full Time
10191POS
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary HL-21 ($69,820 - $90,766 per annum)
Competition Number 2023004024
Posted Date 6 July 2023
Closing Date 13 July 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Media Relations Manager is one of the organization\'s primary points of contact for the media and leads provincial media relations activities. The Media Relations Manager coordinates requests for information from media, proactively engages media, and manages daily media monitoring and analysis activities. The Media Relations Manager is proactive with sharing Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services news and plays a key role in crisis communications planning and issues management. The Media Relations Manager also understands and appreciates the role of the media, and develops positive relationships with media on a local, provincial, and national level.

The Media Relations Manager has experience in managing complex communications issues and leading projects and large-scale public and corporate events. The manager is an expert writer who has the ability to grasp complex medical and technical information and communicate it in an easy-to-understand manner. Specifically, the manager writes a variety of communications materials, including news releases, media statements, social media and web content. They must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities and be confident in providing strategic communications advice to executive, senior management, physician leaders and staff and developing communications plans to inform broad audiences. This position works closely with other members of the communications team across the province.

Job Qualifications
Education
Successful completion of a university degree in public relations, communications or another relevant degree is required.

Experience
Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven in a progressively responsible role in communications/public and media relations field is required.
Considerable experience in media relations, issues management and social media is required.
Considerable management experience is preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Demonstrates superior writing and interpersonal communication skills which are fundamental to the position.
Demonstrates ability to lead work both independently and collaboratively, while adapting to changing needs.
Demonstrates ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with diverse groups of journalists, staff, clients, government and health agencies.
Possesses solid analytical experience and skills as a strategic thinker.
Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
The manager acts with integrity, respect and possesses good judgement.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
The successful candidate will be expected to reside within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The ability to work outside of regular working hours and the ability to travel to health sites on short notice is required.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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