Location: Hamilton or Ottawa, Ontario

Reports to: To be determined, but supervisor will be at director or executive level of Cardus

Supervises: None

Who We Are

Cardus is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to clarifying and strengthening, through research and dialogue, the ways in which society’s institutions can work together for the common good.

Drawing on 2,000 years of Christian social thought, we bring credible public research to bear on concrete needs. We place particular emphasis on the role of civil society, which is composed of the mediating institutions that lie between the individual and the state, such as the family, the school, labour unions, and faith congregations.

Cardus is strongly team-oriented and entrepreneurial, with a culture that emphasizes hospitality, hopefulness, creativity, and constructive discussion. Our staff are skilled and knowledgeable people who love working together to further the Cardus mission.

Learn more at www.cardus.ca.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a university graduate who thrives in an atmosphere of ideas and discussion about important issues affecting society. You know the Canadian landscape of media organizations—both legacy and new media. You know how to cultivate relationships with media and to pitch Cardus’s research, policy offerings, and experts (program directors and senior fellows) with a high degree of initiative. You enjoy writing and are able to use the written word effectively to communicate with Cardus’s audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute a strategy to promote Cardus’s research and policy expertise to media outlets (legacy and new), journalists, editors, producers, bookers, hosts, podcasters, and others, resulting in successful pitches.
• Prepare staff for interviews, provide media training, and coach staff in public speaking. Oversee the media studio in the Ottawa office and support staff in using it.
• Assist Cardus’s subject experts to write op-ed articles, and pitch these to media outlets. Write and circulate press releases.
• Monitor Cardus’s public reputation and lead any response or resolution.
• Oversee the media studio and train and support staff in its use.
• Write and edit communications for donor, stakeholder, and other purposes, as needed.

Key Attributes

• High degree of initiative and drive.
• Knowledge of the Canadian media landscape.
• Ability to communicate clearly and engagingly in written form, in a way that is aligned with Cardus’s ethos and values and conveys excellence and professionalism.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adjust and negotiate priorities, and accurately estimate time needed for completing projects. Ability to work on more than one project at a time.

Hours, Location, and Salary

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and works at one of our beautiful offices, which are located in Hamilton and in Ottawa. Some travel (about 20 days/year) is required. Salary range is $75,000 to $125,000.

Language(s)

English essential. English-French bilingualism is a significant asset.

How to Apply

Please prepare a cover letter that describes your commitment to the mission of Cardus and how you meet the qualifications we are seeking. Combine your cover letter and resume/CV into one file and upload it here. Please also provide writing samples.

We will review applications as they are received, and the position will be posted until filled. We look forward to hearing from you.