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Senior Director, International Media Relations

Senior Director, International Media Relations

Special OlympicsAB, CA
CA$103,992.00–CA$122,343.00 yearly
Full-time
Senior Director, International Media Relations.Special Olympics Headquarters, Remote, Outside of United States.Brand, Communications & Content. Vice President, International Media Relations and ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Wildfire Detection Aide

Wildfire Detection Aide

Government of AlbertaAlberta
CA$23.63–CA$29.10 hourly
Do you want to be a key part of Alberta Wildfire’s detection system by providing essential support to Lookout Observers? Are you physically and mentally agile to meet the diverse needs of the Detec...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Sr. Business Consultant

Sr. Business Consultant

Emonics LLCAlberta, Canada
CA$38.50 hourly
Direct Client : Government of Alberta.This Business Consultant will work primarily as a meeting facilitator.The work of the Facilitator will include the following : . Panel Meetings Preparation Phase : ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Solution Delivery Manager

Solution Delivery Manager

Rogers CommunicationsRocky View County, AB, CA
CA$20.00 hourly
Full-time
Note : This position is avaiable to candidates in multiple locations as long as you are able to travel to a local Rogers office. Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connect...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
dispatcher, motor vehicles

dispatcher, motor vehicles

Ecostone Construction LTDRocky View, AB, CA
CA$29.00 hourly
Full-time +1
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries.Maintain work records and logs. Monitor personnel workloads and locations.Organiz...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Social Media Operations Specialist => Relocate to Thailand

Social Media Operations Specialist => Relocate to Thailand

SPECIALIZED RGGrande Prairie County No. 1, Canada
Full-time
Develop and implement social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement within the automotive industry.Create and curate content for various social media platforms including Facebo...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Cloud Analyst

Cloud Analyst

WBM TechnologiesAlberta, CA
CA$110,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly
Temporary
Are you passionate about being a part of a highly innovative solutions environment where the people are dedicated and focused on continuous learning and collaboration? Canadian Natural is looking f...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Reporter

Reporter

Town & Country This WeekAlberta, CA
CA$50,000.00 yearly
You understand writing for both digital and print platforms and are interested in drawing readers into a story.The successful candidate will need to be able to keep readers up to date with the most...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Operations Manager - Light Rail Testing

Operations Manager - Light Rail Testing

DMC RecruitmentAlberta, CA
The Operations Manager oversees and coordinates day-to-day activities within the Testing and Commissioning Team for our upcoming railway infrastructure project. This critical role ensures the smooth...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
  • Promoted
Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Connect Consulting Inc.Alberta, Canada
Full-time
Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to join their growing team.This position will be accountable to lead and execute key payroll auditing processes, data analytics and reportin...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
Commercial Intelligence Activation Manager

Commercial Intelligence Activation Manager

Thermo Fisher ScientificAlberta, Canada
CA$125,000.00–CA$150,000.00 yearly
Remote
Full-time
Develop and launch a steady stream of sales and marketing data science plays supporting business priorities.Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Data Science and IT to coordinate ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Contract Organizational Effectiveness Coordinator

Contract Organizational Effectiveness Coordinator

PetroplanAlberta
CA$38.75–CA$48.48 hourly
Contract Organizational Effectiveness Coordinator.Contract : Initially 12 months with a view to extend.We are seeking a highly skilled contractor to support the Organizational Effectiveness Team wit...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Industry Standards & Practices Advisor

Industry Standards & Practices Advisor

Recruitment PartnersAlberta, CA
Industry Standards and Practices Advisor.Our client is seeking a highly skilled and empathetic Industry Standards and Practices Advisor to join their team. This role is essential in managing and res...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
Trainer, Sales

Trainer, Sales

Gordon Food ServiceRocky View County, Alberta
CA$55,000.00–CA$65,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Reporting to the IFS Business Change Manager - West, the BC Sales Trainer will partner with leadership and the national training team to lead learning and development. You will play a key role in cr...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Director of Global Sales & Distribution

Director of Global Sales & Distribution

HireSparks AV RecruitingCanada, AB, ca
Quick Apply
Our client, a global leader in advanced sound reinforcement systems (HW & SW), is seeking a dynamic and technically proficient senior leader to drive the expansion of their global distribution ...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
International Student Services Program Assistant 0.80 FTE

International Student Services Program Assistant 0.80 FTE

York Region District School BoardAlberta, Canada
CA$39,676.00–CA$54,727.40 yearly
Part-time
Catholic Christian leadership skills, be well versed in the Alberta secondary education system, be familiar with marketing, communications and social media, proficient in the use of technology, and...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
  • Promoted
Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Agilus Work SolutionsAlberta, Canada
Principal Geotechnical Engineer.Our Client is an employee-owned company where motivated and talented individuals can enjoy a great deal of professional satisfaction and growth, as well as an opport...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
graphic designer

graphic designer

D-KAMP SERVICES INC.Rocky View, AB, CA
CA$35.40 hourly
Full-time +1
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.Relocation costs not covered by employer. Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technici...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
truck dispatcher

truck dispatcher

SOUTH WEST BULK EXPRESS INC.Rocky View, AB, CA
CA$29.00 hourly
Full-time +1
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems.Assist with maintenance of communications equipment. Dispatch personnel according to schedules a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Business Development Manager => Relocate to China

Business Development Manager => Relocate to China

LaowaiCareerCypress County, Canada
CA$5,200.00–CA$8,400.00 monthly
Full-time
The Business Development Manager is working from the Beijing / Shanghai office and is in charge of expanding and maintaining our network of partner companies and ensuring suitable work placements for...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
Senior Director, International Media Relations

Senior Director, International Media Relations

Special OlympicsAB, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$103,992.00–CA$122,343.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Title : Senior Director, International Media Relations

Location : Special Olympics Headquarters, Remote, Outside of United States

Department : Brand, Communications & Content

Reports to (supervisor) : Vice President, International Media Relations and Communications

Salary Range for US Based Staff : $103,992 - $122,343

Company Summary :

Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health, and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org.

Position Summary :

The Senior Director of International Media Relations serves as the lead strategic media advisor to the sport, health, and global youth and education teams, specifically driving storytelling and content opportunities to capture the attention of national, regional and international media.

Our ideal candidate has international media relations experience regularly pitching and securing stories in multiple geographic areas and has a keen understanding of how to improve an organization’s public presence through various channels including paid, owned and earned media. Working background as a journalist or producer is preferred.

The Senior Director of International Media Relations closely collaborates with each programmatic area communications lead as well as each Regional Communications Team member to :

  • Develop and execute a global external public relations strategy that supports the strategic objectives and broader organizational goals.
  • Constantly mine for potential news angles and data to support opportunistic storytelling and establishes an ongoing pipeline of content to pitch for media outreach.
  • Identify proactive earned media moments and pitch / place breakthrough stories for targeted audiences in broadcast, print, online and new media.
  • Help develop global external media strategy for international events including World Games, Unified Cups, Regional Games, etc.
  • Draft communications materials, including but not limited to media strategies, key messages, press releases, statements, question and answer documents and owned assets.
  • Provide high-level briefing materials and talking points to Special Olympics spokespeople.
  • Collaborate across the geographically- and functionally matrixed organization to ensure consistent branding and messaging specific each programmatic area.
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Must have attention to detail and be a critical thinker.
  • Continually develop contact list of journalists and media outlets, covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the Special Olympics story to a wider audience.
  • Help establish new and maintain existing relationships on behalf of Special Olympics.
  • Coordinate queries from journalists and the media in general and responds to their information requests.

The Senior Director for International Media Relations helps support global external awareness efforts and requires working collaboratively across the marketing & communications department, and Special Olympics program staff supporting seven SO regions (Africa, Asia Pacific, East Asia, Europe / Eurasia, Latin America, and Middle East / North Africa, North America).

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Advise the Vice President of International Media Relations and Communications on recommended top tier media and thought leadership opportunities for Special Olympics.
  • Provide recommendations on whether and what type of media engagement strategy and approach is required (e.g., reactive, press release, integrated package, news note, key facts etc.), taking into account relevance, timing, audience, reach, effectiveness, branding, consistency and relationship with partners.
  • Proactively pitch opportunities to media in collaboration with the organizational media relations function and oversee media monitoring. Media train organizational executives, staff at donor organizations, celebrity ambassadors, and other spokespeople on Special Olympics messaging.
  • Craft and gain buy-in for high-level strategic communications plans aligned with organizational and donor priorities. Create timebound communications plans for significant activations, including key milestones and moments of opportunity including the International Day of Education and the Special Olympics World Games. Maintain communications work plans on an ongoing basis.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Minimum of ten years’ experience as a journalist or media relations manager in the private or public sector, in or outside the United States.
  • Familiarity with emerging media platforms and a news junkie, keeping on top of trends and opportunities.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international affairs, or related field; or comparable professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience regularly securing media coverage for a global brand.
  • Record of accomplishment of effective media relations and / or social media wins.
  • Proven ability to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently under pressure and deadlines
  • Excellent project management and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Training as a print or broadcast journalist and has a “nose” for the story a plus. Training in how to tell a story using words, images, or audio, and an understanding of how to create content that draws an audience
  • Regularly advise senior management on media relations opportunities
  • Interest in cutting edge digital media, innovative multimedia, or emerging content approaches
  • For USA based staff : Special Olympics offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package, which includes : medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement, legal resources, and PTO.

    Special Olympics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

  • Special Olympics is an E-Verify Employer