Queen’s Park - Communications Officer - Full-time, Contract (Leave Coverage)

Communications, NDP Caucus.

Applications Due by: November 29, 2019
OBJECTIVES:

•Responsible to the Director of Communications for providing communications support tothe Leader and Caucus Members.

RESPONSIBLE TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR:

•Developing comprehensive communications strategies for MPPs.
•Working with Members and their staff to implement communications strategies.
•Working with Members to pitch and prepare for media interviews.
•Monitoring media coverage and providing strategic analysis.
•Writing, copy editing and proof-reading items including, but not limited to, news releases,speaking notes, media advisories, newsletters, and copy for web or print.
•Keeping informed about regional issues and media developments.
•Organizing and attending press conferences.
•Monitoring press conferences and interviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Knowledge appropriate to the position of the NDP and/or the Canadian Labour Movementand of the Ontario Government and public affairs.
•Ability to work under pressure.
•Experience working with journalists, as a journalist or a spokesperson, is an asset.
•Good organizational and communication skills.
•Demonstrated high-level ability to write persuasively and edit copy.
•Knowledge of and experience applying the Canadian Press styleguide.
•Superior oral and written English.
•Oral and written French is an asset.
•A background in journalism, public relations or marketing would be an asset, as wouldexperience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns.
•The successful candidate will possess excellent communications skills, initiative, good political judgement and an ability to work cooperatively with others.

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Forward a Cover Letter and Resume to the NDP Caucus Human Resources Office, resumes@ndp.on.ca, Fax, 416-325-2266. Please include “Communications Officer – Contract (NDP Caucus)” in the subject line.

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.