Media Relations Coordinator

The Opportunity

Our Media Relations team is looking to add an #EnergyProblemSolver to the team, based in Calgary, AB. We need someone with the proven skills, competencies, and capacity to collaborate across communications, external relations, and other corporate functions to assist with the execution of communications strategies and proactive/reactive media relations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Media Relations and Channel Marketing, we are seeking a well-rounded communications professional with media relations experience who will support the team in a variety of capacities, including coordinating and distributing news releases; managing media inquiries and formulating responses; monitoring and reporting on media coverage; assisting at events; creating content for digital and corporate materials; interpreting analytics; and conducting research and writing content.

What you will do

• Monitor, assess and triage incoming media inquiries
• Assist in the development of proactive media relations plans and pitches / media response plans for issues and initiatives
• Maintain message library, including developing templated approved messaging
• Day-to-day management of the traditional media monitoring/news briefs dissemination and media analysis
• Coordinate and disseminate news releases and media advisories
• Write for a variety of clients and audiences: news releases, newsroom statements, social media posts, web updates, articles, stories, fact sheet/material development
• Reporting of media relations team analytics and insights
• Assist in crisis and emergency response, reputation and issues management
• Peer/Industry analysis and research as required
• Support in the coordination and facilitation of corporate media training
• Support in the development of tools and templates
• Work cross-functionally within Communications, External Relations and the broader company to support business objectives
• Serve as a member of the on-call team and may require early morning, evening and weekend work at times

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary Education in a related field (journalism, broadcasting, communications, business or related field specialty)
• Two years of related experience
• Experience in media relationship management or demonstrated relationships with news media
• Demonstrated plugged in news consumer on top of issues, storylines, and future headlines
• Experience in crisis management and working with senior leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using analyzing data and metrics to make data-driven decisions
• Prior experience in the energy industry and corporate media relations

This position requires candidates to:

• Be available for on-call support/rotation to manage media line
• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US, and Mexico)

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture, and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
• All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
• TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].