Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself - we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

Posting Close Date: March 27, 2024

The opportunity
The Media Relations team is seeking a Senior Media Relations Specialist who can develop and execute strategic media relations strategies and plans to protect and enhance the reputation of TC Energy. The candidate has knowledge of public policy and politics; a deep network of political, business and energy media contacts; and a solid understanding of today's communications landscape including the tools, platforms and technologies required to support reputation enhancement and management.

Reporting to the Manager, Media Relations, this individual has the proven skills and capacity to manage crisis/issues, pitch stories, conduct background briefings and build alliances with fellow practitioners as well as collaborate across communications, external relations and other corporate functions to assist with the execution of the media relations strategy.

What you'll do
As a key member of TC Energy's Media Relations team, the successful candidate will be a strategic and energetic self-starter with a focus on supporting the broader team in protecting and enhancing our corporate reputation and telling our story. Our ideal candidate demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and willingness to learn while going beyond the ask by connecting dots across various teams, corporate initiatives and announcements. As a valued team member, you'll do exciting, challenging work, solve real-world problems, and make a meaningful impact. You'll learn about the business and build your professional network by working closely with other skilled people at TC Energy. Every day will enhance your knowledge, skills and passion for what you do. In return, you'll become a part of a supportive and positive team and learn a lot on the way.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Responsible for providing expert assistance in developing and executing strategic media plans and strategies that influence, inform and contextualize issues important to TC Energy's operations and reputation:
  • Crisis response, reputation, and issues management.
  • Provides strategic communication consultation to business partners. Uses solid understanding of partners' business to proactively provide media relations communications solutions.
• Development and maintenance of key media relationships, proactive media engagement and spokesperson duties as required.
• Write for a variety of partners and audiences: media pitches, media responses, executive briefings, listening reports, event plans, speaking remarks, newsroom statements and updates, website posts, fact sheet/material development.
• Provide backup to other media relations team roles.
• Media monitoring and reporting as required.
• Coaching and preparing subject matter experts for media opportunities.
• Mentor and lead plans, schedules and review the work of team members.
• Development of news releases and media advisories.
• Support in the development and use of tools and templates.
• Assist in crisis and emergency response, reputation and issues management.
• Serve as a member of the on-call team and may require early morning, evening and weekend work at times.
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution, preference for journalism, broadcasting, communications, business or related field specialty.
• A minimum of eight years of related experience.
• Experience in media relationship management or demonstrated relationships with traditional media.
• Plugged in news consumer on top of issues, storylines and future headlines.
• Experience in the energy industry, crisis management and working with senior leaders.
• Primary business hours are required, and some evening and weekend work will be required, in addition to participating in an on-call emergency response rotation and occasional travel.
• A government-issued passport is required. Cross-border travel may be required.
• Strategic thinker who can link work to company priorities and develop strategies with little guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information to diverse audiences and develop compelling narratives.
• Skilled at informing and providing timely and relevant information.
• Able to navigate through ambiguity and make recommendations.
• Effective at priority setting and able to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Critical thinker capable of problem-solving to find effective and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Ability to connect and establish positive relationships at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to individuals experienced in media relationship management or demonstrated relationships with traditional media.
• Experience with social media, content management systems, databases and tools, including news release dissemination platforms would also be an asset.
• Previous experience in the energy industry and understanding of the public policy landscape across North America is also preferred.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* 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 careers@tcenergy.com.