Media and Public Relations - Vancouver, Canada - BC Teachers' Federation

BC Teachers' Federation

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), established in 1917, is a union of professionals representing over 47,000 public school teachers in the province of BC.

As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession.

We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base.

Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community, and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future.

Housed in a modern, well-maintained office setting located close to the Canada Line and other major transit routes, the Federation provides an exceptional working environment where respect, learning, and professional growth are championed and valued.

The role

Reporting to the Director of the Communications and Campaigns Division (CCD) and the Executive Director, the Assistant Director, Media and Public Relations creates, co-ordinates, and implements the Federation's ongoing media and public relations plans and activities.

Duties and responsibilities
- proactively engaging and co-ordinating Federation communications in defense of public education through media, broadcasting, external stakeholders, and the public.
- providing advice, assistance, training, tools, and strategies to BCTF staff, officers, and local leaders in promoting Federation messages.
- identifying and planning media announcements and governance events for the Federation in partnership with the Executive Office, Executive Committee, BCTF staff, local leaders, and members as needed.
- creating strategy, plans, and content to ensure the BCTF is at the forefront of digital communications, including maintaining an active social media presence and developing broadcasting/podcasting opportunities.
- working with other CCD staff to create and manage a social media calendar and provide content for a social media publishing platform.
- monitoring media and public communications (print, broadcast, and online) to identify emergent issues and analyze trends.
- preparing speeches, magazine articles, web content, online news stories, and supporting materials as needed.
- working with other BCTF staff to create content that promotes Federation initiatives and activities.
- supporting the Federation's political action initiatives and training with communications content, plans, and strategies.
- other duties and Federation initiatives as assigned.

Necessary qualifications
- university degree from recognized and accredited institution in a relevant area of study, preferably with a focus on communications, public relations, media, journalism, or similar studies.
- minimum of three years of experience in a role developing and managing strategic communications plans, media, broadcasting, journalism, and/or public relations.
- voluntary and/or elected service or other related labour experience.
- understanding of BC's public education system and union movement.
- experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment across different media where irregular hours of work may be necessary.

Desired qualifications
- flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- flexibility to travel.
- understanding of issues of social justice, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion with a desire to further develop in this area.
- ability communicate in French.

Compensation
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a
highly
competitive salary based.

You will also be entitled to excellent benefits including:

Extended Health & Dental
Longterm disability
Life Insurance
Teachers' Pension Plan
Professional Development
7 weeks vacation per year
Parking onsite/transit subsidy
A supportive team environment.

Appointment date
As soon as possible, on a mutually agreeable date.

Diversity and accessibility statements
The BC Teachers' Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion within our community.

Because the BCTF has an affirmative action policy, applicants are encouraged to disclose, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, which includes female, 2SLGBTQIA+ person, a person of colour, a person who has experienced racism, Aboriginal (Indigenous) person, and/or a person with a disability.

The BCTF strives for compliance with the _Accessible British Columbia Act_ and ensuring our communities are as barrier-free as possible.

Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact the hiring manage

Salary:
From $104,430.15 per year

Benefits: