Bilingual Media Relations – Communications Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Prepare and distribute regular metrics regarding media coverage, performance, and sentiment.

• Review and compile daily reports on relevant traditional media coverage.

• Draft and create press releases and other media-related materials.

• Track and address media relations inquiries.

• Monitor traditional and social media for emerging issues and breaking stories using Meltwater and other tools.

• Arrange and disseminate news alerts on evolving issues.

• Maintain the NPF media database.

• Create and schedule social media content for national channels and regional campaigns.

• Send email updates to approximately 20,000 Members via Mailchimp.

• Post ongoing content to the NPF website.

• Coordinate the Member Update approval process.

• Monitor social media channels daily to identify issues, trends, and opportunities.

• Provide backup support for rotational tasks.

• Attend and lead internal team meetings.

• Self-manage workflow and raise concerns or conflicts with proposed resolutions.

• Plan and participate in events to promote the NPF and foster relationships with Members.

• Provide communications support for initiatives from other NPF departments.

• Research, consult on, and document project strategies.

• Research, write, and review creative assets.

• Manage external product and service providers.

• Create surveys and compile data reports.

• Organize work priorities and maintain proper document filing.

• Suggest strategies to enhance team processes.

• Provide timely task updates via Teams and email.

• Upload Member Updates to the website.

• Develop creative ideas aligned with project goals.

• Support photography and imagery requirements.

• Coordinate video production, including scriptwriting and video story editing.

• Review the performance of creative assets.

• Conduct interviews with Members on various topics, including sensitive subjects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

• 2+ years of relevant experience in corporate communications and media relations.

• Experience in project management and digital asset creation is an advantage.

• Bilingualism is a requirement.

• Strong understanding of the Canadian media landscape, media outlets, and emerging media trends.

• Awareness of government processes and policy issues.

• General knowledge of a unionized environment.

• General understanding of policing and political environments in Canada.

• Strong knowledge of social media environments, content guidelines, and technical changes.

• General understanding of social media and digital marketing.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office productivity tools.

• Familiarity with Mailchimp and WordPress.

• Familiarity with Meltwater or other media software is a plus.

• Strong research and outreach capabilities.

• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills.

• Excellent oral communication and presentation abilities.

• Capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Respect for confidential information.

• Must be willing to travel 4–6 times per year.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal record check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Generous Group Benefit package, including Health Care Spending and Taxable Spending Accounts.

• Defined pension matching program of up to 7%.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• An inclusive, passionate, and enjoyable team environment.

• Starting annual leave of 3 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks after five years of employment.

• Remote work model allowing flexibility in completing work hours.

• Positive work-life balance.

• Accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.