Advisor, External Communications and Media Relations

Alberta Securities Commission•Calgary, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws, fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta, and protecting investors. The Communications & Investor Education (C&IE) division provides strategic communications advice and support to all areas of the ASC. This role is a critical member of the communications and investor education effort, contributing to building and maintaining a professional representation of the ASC and relationships with key external audiences, including the media.

Requirements

A minimum of five to seven years’ experience in communications with knowledge of communications strategy, media relations, media monitoring and tracking, and project management and production processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven success in interpreting, synthesizing and translating complex information into simple, compelling language.
A post-secondary degree or diploma in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing.
The ability to work proactively, efficiently, independently and as a collaborative team member to create and drive new initiatives or enhance existing programs and partnerships.
An understanding of how to manage, utilize and leverage data analytics.
Proficiency with Cision (media monitoring and Newswire) is preferred.
Familiarity with website management/maintenance (WordPress, Sitecore and SharePoint) is preferred.
Intermediate-level computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.) and Adobe design programs (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator).

Responsibilities

Providing senior-level writing and editing for a variety of communications products and tactics for diverse audiences.
All aspects of media relations, including drafting and distributing news releases, briefing notes, Q&As, and other media products.
Building relationships with journalists, maintaining an understanding of the changing media landscape, and managing and coordinating media interview requests.
Handling media inquiries and working closely with the Communications & Investor Education team and senior management to determine appropriate responses.
Coordinating media products and responses within the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).
Media monitoring, including tracking coverage, measuring the impact of communication initiatives, and compiling daily and monthly media clippings packages.
Identifying emerging issues, reputation risks, and industry trends to inform key messaging and strategic planning.
Managing organizational annual and market insights reports, including developing communications plans and production management.
Developing and implementing communications strategies and assisting with external initiatives and events, including ASC Connect, and other industry education webinars and stakeholder engagement events.
Building and maintaining high-trust relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including internal partners, external vendors and agencies, members of the CSA, and other organizations.
Co-representing the ASC and CheckFirst externally at conferences and other public activations.

Benefits

100 per cent employer-paid benefits
Comprehensive health and dental
Travel insurance
Paid vacation time
Flex and sick days
Employee family assistance program
Transportation allowance
Generous flexible spending account
Professional development through subsidized courses, conferences, workshops, seminars and in-house training
ASC Social Club initiatives
Annual United Way Campaign