Minimum mandatory criteria:
Education: Certificate, diploma or degree in communications, journalism or other related field from a recognized CanadianFootnote* post-secondary institution.
Experience: 48 months relevant experience.
Typical duties may include:
- Interpreting information from various media sources as it relates to current policies, initiatives, etc.
- Preparing notes and responses for spokespersons prior to media interviews
- Analyzing publication summaries from more junior media monitors
- Providing media summaries that highlight key trends and noteworthy reports to senior officials
- Coordinating with senior officials or management to ensure quick and effective responses to all media requests
- Coordinating the activities of more junior media monitors
