Closing Date: October 15, 2009
Position: Manager, Communications, CTV News
Reference Number: Reference: SB-08102009
Location: Agincourt-Scarborough Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.
Responsibilities: Reporting to Vice-President, Communications and working closely with the President, News the Manager is responsible for planning and executing the communications strategy for CTV News. ·Manage and execute the day-to-day communications activities for the following properties: CTV and ‘A’ News (national and local); CP24, CTV News Channel, and BNN (Business News Network), including the following programs: CTV National News, CTV Local News, W-5, Canada AM, among others. · Manage all community relations activities and event requests as they pertain to CTV National News talent. ·Supervise the duties of Communications Coordinator as they assist in the execution of various communications initiatives as directed by the Manager · Work with Senior Management group to establish programming priorities · Write and disseminate key announcements · Crisis and Issue Management · Manage the creation and distribution of materials to key media (print and electronic) · Maintain and develop strong working relationships with key media across Canada · Assist with the creation and execution of live events and promotions ·Organize and attend photo shoots as necessary · Develop relationships with key stakeholders, independent producers and production community contacts to access talent, devise press itineraries and maximize opportunities
Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in television broadcast publicity · Must have established contacts with Canada’s News, Entertainment and Trade Press · Must have a demonstrable understanding and passion for news, current affairs, and Canada’s television production community. Must have experience working in a supervisory/management role and excel as a leader ·Must have a proven track record for innovative communications strategies · Must be highly organized and able to juggle numerous projects · Must be able to work extremely well independently. Strong communications skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast paced environment
Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.ctv.ca, or forward a current resume, in confidence to: Human Resources Please quote reference number: SB-08102009 CTV Inc 299 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: hrqueenstreet@ctv.ca or fax: 416-591-5289 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. CTVglobemedia is dedicated to equity in the workplace.
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