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Senior Media and Public Relations Advisor
Posted last week
About the role
- Stratège médias positionnant Mila, institut montréalais d’intelligence artificielle, dans le débat public. Pilotage des relations presse, messages officiels et rayonnement international.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement positioning strategies to raise Mila’s profile among general-interest and specialized media worldwide
- Identify speaking opportunities to position Mila as an ethical and technological authority in public discourse
- Draft key messages, speeches, and briefing documents for spokespersons, including the Chief Scientific Officer
- Lead the production and distribution of press releases and manage relationships with journalists, influencers, and opinion leaders
- Ensure message consistency among internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct rigorous media monitoring and analyze public sentiment
- Collaborate with the Partnerships team to strengthen relationships with industry and academic stakeholders
- Train researchers and students in communications and media relations practices
- Support internal teams in their public engagements and prepare for major events
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or influence communications, ideally in an international or technology-focused environment
- Established relationships with Quebec, Canadian, and international media outlets (a major asset)
- Exceptional writing skills, combining journalistic rigor with persuasive impact
- Full professional fluency in French and English, both spoken and written
- Ability to navigate complex environments and manage reputation-related issues with composure and sound judgment
Benefits
- The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact
- A comprehensive group insurance plan (health, dental, disability, life, travel, and supplementary coverage)
- An employee and family assistance program
- Access to telemedicine services
- A vacation policy offering a minimum of 20 vacation days from the date of hire
- A retirement savings plan with a minimum employer contribution of 4%
- A generous flexible benefits allowance that lets you tailor your benefits to support your well-being
- Lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance coverage, additional vacation days, and increased retirement plan contributions
- Flexible hours, summer hours, and the option to work remotely
- A workplace in the heart of Little Italy, in the vibrant Mile End district, close to public transit
- A team of experts in their fields—passionate and inspiring people
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
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