Location:	London, ON
Date Posted:	Jan 21, 2026

Job Description

Communication Consultant - Editorial Strategy and Media Relations

Job ID: 108211
Location: London Health Sciences Centre
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Name

Communication Consultant ? Editorial Strategy & Media Relations
The Communication Consultant provides strategic communication consultation and planning to support the achievement of LHSC?s strategic priorities and assists in planning, organizing, and implementing various media and editorial activities to communicate LHSC's programs and positions regarding a variety of issues and initiatives. The incumbent will support communications for the Editorial Strategy & Media Relations Team, working collaboratively across the organization to profile LHSC's mission of care, teaching and research while also building strong relationships with the media. A key component of this work is to ensure internal and external stakeholders are communicated with and kept informed of LHSC's activities, initiatives and accomplishments to engender support for the organization; enhance its reputation; contribute to patient and staff satisfaction; and improve the hospital's relationship with key stakeholders. A strategist at heart with a collaborative spirit, the Communication Consultant is an unparalleled writer, effective decision-maker and astute problem-solver, with an ability to think creatively and thrive under pressure.
Key responsibilities include media relations and writing (e.g. media responses, news releases, storytelling, proactive media outreach, media summaries, backgrounders and Q & A documents). A background in brand journalism executed in a fast-paced, digital-first environment, and knowledge of and experience in editorial strategy and social media content creation and monitoring is an asset. The Communications Consultant proactively seeks opportunities to promote the hospital and its staff, programs and services to build the organization's reputation and brand. The Communications Consultant will work closely with the Editorial Strategy & Media Relations Manager to ensure consistency of message and maximize exposure of LHSC's stories and activities.

What we offer:
Rate of Pay: $48.19 per hour - $60.23 per hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (with rotating on-call schedule)
Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Career development and training opportunities

Responsibilities:

Writing, executing and measuring strategic communications plans for key organizational priorities
Conducting research to enhance audience insights, define communication environments, align to best practices and inform strategy
Consulting with all levels of leadership to advance LHSC?s goals and objectives
Providing exemplary writing and communication consultation to support proactive storytelling and media relations activities
Advancing communications strategies to support equity, inclusion and social accountability
Writing, editing and producing a wide range of products for internal and external stakeholders
Crafting content, including web copy, key messages, news releases, backgrounders, Q&A documents, social media content, marketing collateral and other products
Conducting environmental scanning and providing ongoing analysis of media coverage
Identifying opportunities to communicate LHSC?s messages
Monitoring news media daily, and creating daily media reports and summaries, including reporting on associated media monitoring metrics
Developing and implementing issues and crisis management strategies
Responding to media queries and developing and executing proactive media outreach plans
Providing advice on risks and benefits of media engagement opportunities
Consulting and providing strategic communications advice and support to other departments and teams as required
Supporting media activities, including preparing leadership for interviews and coordinating logistics
Advising on emerging trends in communications and bringing forward ideas for change
Collaborating with and supporting team members in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Policy, or Public Relations or as acceptable by the Hospital.
Minimum Five (5) years recent, related experience in a communication role with exposure to media (Health Care or Public Sector preferred but not required).
Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, practices and techniques of strategic communications.
Solid understanding of principles, theories, concepts and practices of communications, including media relations, crisis communication, internal and stakeholder communications.
Previous experience in government/health-care communications
Demonstrated superior writing skills
Experience in issues and crisis management is an asset
Experience in media relations is an asset
Demonstrated expertise in professional communication/public relations writing
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Effective time management, organizational skills and ability to multi-task within tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to think strategically
Demonstrated advanced problem solving and decision-making skills
Demonstrated advanced flexibility and adaptability to change in fast-paced settings
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Purpose, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required.
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.

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