The Senior Communications Consultant is an experienced professional who will provide communications support for the school’s senior leadership team under the direction of the Dean.

The Senior Communications Consultant will function as a generalist, having the ability to provide a range of communication services that support communications to both internal and external audiences. Such services may include communication planning, media relations, event coordination, and writing for internal and external channels, including social media.

Work priorities will be determined in consultation with the Dean.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic advice and tactical communications support for various initiatives stemming from the school portfolio and in collaboration with the Senior Leadership team within the unit.
• Regularly liaise with the Dean and leaders in SoBE to keep abreast of initiatives, issues, and seek opportunities for proactive communications.
• Build and maintain a positive image for the school through the proactive communication of initiatives to a variety of stakeholders through strategic communication plan development, and at times, through issues management under the direction of the Dean.
• Manage and update the school website and under the direction of the Dean.
• Support response for school -related media queries during the day, and after-hours when needed.
• Assist the Senior Leadership team on major school announcements and events, including support with communications material development, gathering information and fact checking.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications colleagues with communications as required.
• Provide communications support to the senior leadership team, under the guidance of the Dean, on special projects.

REPORTS TO
Dean, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline
• Relevant Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Seven (7) years working in a communications-related field
• Experience working with middle and senior management level leaders preferred
• Proven ability to produce and implement communications plans
• Demonstrated experience in donor relations, including developing and implementing strategies and creating content specifically for this unique audience.
• A proven track record in a complex, multi-stakeholder, fast-paced environment
• Strong writing skills, with attention to accuracy, and detail
• Ability to write in varied tones and formats, to reach diverse stakeholder audiences
• Experience in internal and external communications, media relations and issues management.
• Demonstrated skills in social media channels
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently, and within a team
• Proven track record in handling sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy
• Experience with Microsoft Office
  

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.