Strategic Communications Advisor

The Christchurch Call Foundation seeks to hire a Strategic Communications Advisor who will support the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer by developing and implementing communication plans, fostering stakeholder relationships, managing media interactions, and supporting internal communications.

This role will help to ensure clear, consistent, and effective dissemination of messages that align with the Christchurch Call Foundation’s goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

As Strategic Communications Advisor, you will be involved in:

Communications and Engagement Strategy

• Assist in creating and implementing strategic and tactical communication plans that utilise various mediums to effectively engage stakeholders across diverse platforms.
• Support the development of narratives that enhance understanding, recognition, trust, and confidence in the Christchurch Call Foundation within the Christchurch Call Community.
• Contribute to internal communications to convey the Foundation’s strategic ambitions, build staff engagement, enhance culture, and foster a vibrant exchange of information, views, and expertise.
• Utilise structured approaches to ensure clarity, consistency, and effectiveness in communications and meaningful stakeholder interactions.

Media and Stakeholder Relations

• Support the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer in building trust and fostering relationships with stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive collaborative efforts.
• Use existing channels to promote content and measure success including impact through social media.
• Assist in employing strategies to influence stakeholders, steering conversations and actions towards desired outcomes.
• Cultivate advocacy and support for the Foundation’s mission, effectively articulating the importance of the Foundation’s work and rallying stakeholders behind shared goals and objectives.
• Help create narratives that support the Foundation’s ambitions, ensuring a favourable perception of the Foundation.
• Oversee and contribute to web content planning and management processes for the Foundation’s website, ensuring it is dynamic and fit for purpose.
• Provide support in delivering effective and timely advice to the Chief Executive on public issues, strategic initiatives, and communication strategies.
• Assist in managing relationships with key media organisations and people, ensuring media activities are timely and effective.
• Assist in producing interview briefs for fellow team members when required.
• Develop and maintain media and stakeholder databases for the Foundation.

People Development

• Positively contribute to the Foundation team, fostering a positive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing, safety, and professional growth.
• Mentor and coach team members, enhancing their capabilities.
• Work with the leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.

Key attributes

• Experience in assisting with the development and implementation of strategic and tactical communication plans
• Ability to engage stakeholders across diverse platforms to enhance understanding, recognition and trust and confidence
• Experience in providing advice and support to senior leaders on public issues
• Able to build and manage effective relationships with media organisations
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with an ability to adapt this to a variety of audiences
• Ability to thrive in a start-up environment and happy to be hands-on in the detail
• Able to travel as needed

How to apply

The application deadline for this position is September 6, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.