Free the Children,Coordinator, Public Relations Jobs in Canada

Job
description

Free The Children
seeks a Coordinator,
Public Relations.

The position is
based out of Free The Children’s International office in Toronto (233 Carlton
Street). A minimum two-year commitment is expected. There is a three (3) month
probationary period, upon reaching the t
hree (3) month period, all staff
members are offered a health plan including dental and Employee Assistant
Program.

While resumes are
important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team and culture.
We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the right person to
join us as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Write
and develop media materials such as, press releases, advisories, talking
points, pitches and compile media lists
Media
relations
Research
and reporting
Coordinate,
prepare and facilitate interviews with Free The Children spokespeople and
ambassadors
Daily
coverage tracking and database maintenance
Event
management and execution for both small and large scale events including
press conferences and youth-focused events
Administer
the highest level of quality control
Available
for travel across Canada and internationally, work evenings and weekends
where necessary

Requirements:

Detail-oriented
and extremely organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced
environment
Superior
verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate in
a clear, concise and compelling manner
A
self-starter, able to work independently and as a team
Positive,
enthusiastic, dependable and flexible with a “get-it-done”
attitude
Results-driven
with strong time-management skills
Bachelor’s
degree preferred in Communications, Journalism or PR-related discipline
and/or relevant experience in the field
Proficiency
with electronic communication, computing, and other systems that comprise
the modern working environment
Able to
travel across Canada and internationally where needed