Investottawabayviewyards

Bilingual Media Relations and Communications Specialist (FTE)

Ottawa, Ontario

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$86kDetected 13 days ago

Strategic CommunicationsCommunication

About the role

We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you!
We prioritize the creation of an inclusive culture and infuse diversity into our programs, operations and governance.
Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards are determined to provide a barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

Invest Ottawa is seeking a Bilingual Media Relations & Communications Specialist to help amplify our impact, strengthen our reputation, and tell compelling stories about our founders, companies, programs, and partners.
This role sits at the intersection of media relations, real-time communications, and brand-building, supporting a fast-paced innovation ecosystem with national and global relevance.
You will play a hands-on role in executing bilingual communications across all channels, supporting high-stakes media engagement, and ensuring our work is visible, credible, and clearly understood by funders, partners, policymakers, and the public.
You'll help shape how our ecosystem is seen and understood-by media, funders, partners, and the public.
Support proactive and reactive media relations efforts, including pitching stories and responding to media inquiries in both English and French
Build and maintain strong relationships with national, local, and select international journalists and media outlets
Support and deliver media training for spokespeople, founders, and subject-matter experts
Support bilingual communications across all owned channels, including website, newsletters, and real-time platforms such as social media
Support rapid-response communications aligned with organizational priorities and issues management protocols
Support impact reporting, case studies, and success stories highlighting founders, companies, and ecosystem partners

10 days per month required in-office at
5 years of experience in media relations, communications, or journalism (agency, public sector, or innovation ecosystem experience is an asset)
Strong understanding of Canadian media landscape; experience with national and regional outlets preferred

Please note that internally, this position will be known as the Media and Relations Communications Officer.
Media Relations & Reputation
Write, edit, and produce media advisories, expert advisories, backgrounders, and media releases in both languages
Coordinate and host media familiarization tours, briefings, and site visits
Prepare briefing notes, key messages, and background materials for senior leaders and high-stakes audiences
Real-Time & Channel Communications
Monitor media and social channels daily, flag opportunities, risks, and emerging narratives
Storytelling, Reporting & Content

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact stories that support founders, strengthen Canada's innovation economy, and build long-term reputation and trust.
Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field

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