Role SummaryTo strengthen our External Affairs function and support MDPI's growing presence across North America, we are looking for an experienced
Public Affairs Lead, North America to develop and execute public affairs strategies across key North American markets.
The position of
Public Affairs Lead, North America is a
full-time, in-office position based in Toronto and is part of MDPI's Communications and Marketing department.
As a
Public Affairs Lead, North America, job duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead the development and implementation of MDPI's public affairs strategy across North America in line with broader External Affairs objectives.
- Act as a lead point of contact for North American public affairs matters, advising the executive team and senior stakeholders on political, policy, and reputational risks and opportunities.
- Provide advisory-level support to other regions, including Europe and APAC, where required.
- Hold accountability for the delivery of materials including policy briefings, internal intelligence, supporting presentations, open access policy tracking and positioning, and MDPI's contribution to open access policy advocacy.
- Plan and execute public affairs campaigns around priority issues for MDPI, namely government- or institutional-level obstacles, and engage the broader scholarly community in liaison.
- Adjust public affairs strategies to suit evolving requirements and demands.
- Manage North American public affairs team members and their portfolios of work and countries, while mentoring and supporting the development of the public affairs team.
- Support the coordination of public affairs agencies, including appointments, budget, and performance management.
- Evaluate and adjust public affairs strategy based on impact, feedback, and the evolving policy landscape.
- Streamline processes to improve responsiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on local public affairs developments to improve future strategies.
- Identify opportunities to improve team proficiency in strategic communications.
- Ensure that all External Affairs activities are consistent with MDPI's brand and communication standards.
Requirements- A Bachelor's degree.
- 2-5 years of experience in Public Affairs.
- 2-5 years of experience in team management.
- Less than 2 years of experience with public affairs agency work is required.
- 2-5 years of experience in publishing is required.
- Excellent English language proficiency.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Confidence in meetings.
- A proactive approach and willingness to contribute.
- Resilience and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
CompensationThe salary range for this position is $
85,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. MDPI Canada also offers a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company policies.
Additional Information- You must have the right to work and live in Canada.
The successful candidate will join an international team and work closely with colleagues across MDPI. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to public affairs strategy across North America and support MDPI's broader External Affairs objectives.
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application.
#LI-OnsiteDepartment Communications & Marketing Locations Toronto Employment type Full-time
