Senior Media Relations Consultant-COM001933Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry

005 EducationSalary Range : $37.432-$46.906HourlyGrade : SGEU.11.

The provides leadership and direction to Saskatchewan's education, early learning, library and literacy sectors. The ministry is committed to providing equitable and inclusive education, early years and library systems that benefit all learners. It foundationally places Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures and languages within structures, policies and curricula. The Ministry of Education is advancing reconciliation with early years, PreK-12, library and First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners by acknowledging our shared history to build a brighter future together. ​​​​​​​

We invest in positive outcomes for our employees, our students and our province. We strive to have employees whose commitment parallels ours and currently have an opening for a Senior Media Relations Consultant in our Communications and Sector Relations Branch.As a Senior Media Relations Consultant, you will :

• act as a ministry contact and arrange media interviews;
• research and prepare a wide range of written materials including news releases, backgrounders and media interview guides;
• monitor issues and trends in media coverage and correspondence;
• develop and implement communications plans to support the goals and objectives of the ministry; and
• write and edit other written communications materials.

Typically, the knowledge for this position would be obtained through completion of a certificate or degree in journalism or communications, although a combination of education and work experience will be considered.Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" belowDiversity Groups : Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Visible minority personsHours of Work : A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings

Closing Date

Jul 11, 2024, 1 : 59 : 00 AM