Media Relations Officer
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Job Description
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Media Relations Officer Office of the Official Opposition Open Competition Fredericton Join an amazing team at the Official Opposition Office in Fredericton, NB. Our primary role as the Official Opposition is to question government actions, to present alternatives to government positions, to communicate those views to New Brunswickers to provide a credible option of an alternative government. The ideal candidate will have a high level of written and spoken competence in English and French and be capable of carrying out duties with considerable independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. We offer a fast-paced and collaborative working environment and opportunity for growth and mentorship. Duties are outlined below. Optimizing media reach by:
- Acting as the Official Opposition\'s Press Secretary and managing media scrums in the legislature.
- Managing media requests with journalists.
- Identifying and briefing the primary spokesperson on each file.
- Preparing media statements for members and the leader.
- Researching current news items
- Providing briefings to the Leader and Caucus members prior to interviews and other media events
- Serving as the primary spokesperson for the Office of the Official Opposition
- Researching and identifying opportunities for the Leader and/or Caucus to provide commentary on news stories
- Tracking media stories as they develop and informing relevant critics.
- Drafting press releases, messaging documents and op-eds.
- Cultivating relationships with reporters and other media professionals, proactively pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
To apply please send your resume and cover letter demonstrating your ability in written English and French to Alaina Lockhart, Chief of Staff (Alaina.lockhart@gnb.ca). Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis rather than waiting for the posting to end.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2146748
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationFredericton, NB, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned