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We are looking for a strategic and creative storyteller with exceptional writing skills, strong media relationships and experience leading executive communications with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director, Communications takes a leadership role in advancing research impact by overseeing the implementation of the Science Communication Strategy, building a strong digital presence and securing relationships with traditional media. Leading a team of skilled marketing and social media specialists, the Director supports the organization’s communications objectives and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and branding in all ResearchNB activities.

Strategic Communications

• Lead the development and oversee the team’s execution of strategic internal and external communication strategies to drive awareness of ResearchNB & the value and impact of research in New Brunswick.
• Prepare key messages for all events, programs and partnerships to ensure ResearchNB is well-positioned and the value of research is clearly articulated.
• Oversee the organization of ResearchNB events that promote the value of research and foster strategic collaboration among key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with communications leads from partner organizations to maximize impact of ResearchNB’s communications efforts.
• Identify and lead opportunities to profile ResearchNB and New Brunswick research. Including media tours, event sponsorships, LinkedIn thought leadership development, speech writing, and impact videos.

Media Relations

• Develop and manage a contact database with a focus on building meaningful relationships with key audiences and external media sources.
• Curate media releases and announcements to attract the attention of external media sources.
• Identify new opportunities to reach target audiences through media channels.
• Manage media requests and ensure the CEO and other spokespersons are prepared to communicate with media.

Management & Accountability

• Supervise the communications team and oversee the organization’s digital media portfolio.
• Lead the development and implementation of communications policies and procedures.
• Establish mechanisms to support continuous improvement of communications efforts and deliver quarterly reports on the impact of communication activities.
• Establish mechanisms to support continuous improvement of communications efforts .
• Provide direct reports with coaching, feedback and development opportunities that set them up for success and enable their professional growth.
• Provide direct reports with coaching, feedback and development opportunities that set them up for success and enable their professional growth.