communications adviser

About the company

Clear, accessible and impartial communications help people understand and participate in Saskatchewans provincial elections. Elections Saskatchewan is seeking an experienced professional to lead its communications and outreach functions. You will shape communications strategy, serve as our principal media contact and spokesperson, and work in the broader community as the leader of our outreach function. This senior, hands-on role combines strategic activities with day-to-day delivery.

Your tasks

• Plan and advise: Develop and implement communications strategies, including advertising campaigns, but also advise senior leaders on messaging.
• Manage media relations: Serve as a spokesperson for Elections Saskatchewan within established direction, build relationships with traditional and digital media, respond to inquiries, prepare leaders for public engagements, and explore new channels and approaches to reaching audiences.
• Engage with the community and build relationships: Develop and sustain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions and other partners to support civic education, understand the needs of different audiences and address barriers to electoral participation.
• Write and produce content: Personally develop news releases, statements, speaking notes, etc., and maintain accurate, accessible website and social media content
• Develop publications: Coordinate, edit and produce organizational publications, reports and public information materials, including content developed by others, while maintaining editorial quality and overseeing production

Requirements

Elections Saskatchewan employees are expected to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and commitment to electoral best practice, sound judgment and discretion, and to protect confidential and sensitive information given the independent, impartial and public-interest nature of the organizations work. Find out more at www.elections.sk.ca/workers.