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Senior Media Relations Advisor

Government of Alberta · Executive Council

This job in plain words

This temporary full-time job in Edmonton supports the government's media relations work. The advisor reaches out to national, international and specialty media, and may also support rural media engagement. The job is in the office and runs until March 31, 2027.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated in the posting.

Education
Bachelor's degree · University graduation in journalism, communications or a related field. Equivalent education and experience may be considered, one year for one year.
Experience
Four years of related experience in media relations, communications planning, issues management and project delivery.
Job type
Full-time, temporary, ending March 31, 2027. 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What they ask for:

  • University degree in journalism, communications or a related field.
  • Four years of related experience.
  • Media relations and proactive outreach, especially with national or international outlets.
  • Communications planning experience.
  • Issues management and strategic communications advice.
  • Project delivery with internal and external stakeholders.

What you would do

  • Monitor media trends and recommend proactive and reactive media approaches.
  • Develop targeted outreach strategies for rural, national, international and specialty media.
  • Use research and data to identify audiences and media opportunities.
  • Coordinate interviews, roundtables and other targeted media outreach.
  • Coordinate translated content for effective media engagement.
  • Coach and mentor junior staff and students.

How to apply

Apply online through the official posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work experience, and show how you meet the requirements.

Good to know:

  • This job is temporary and ends March 31, 2027.
  • The job is in-office in Edmonton.
  • Final candidates must pass a criminal records check, at their own cost.
  • Candidates with post-secondary studies from outside Canada are advised to get an credential evaluation, such as IQAS.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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