What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Communications position at Postmedia Network?
Position : Senior Manager, CommunicationsPosition Type : Full Time, PermanentLocation : Toronto, Ontario
The Company :
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.
This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.
The Opportunity :
As Senior Manager of Communications, your primary role will be to serve as a strategic advisor to Executive leaders and to develop and execute strategic internal and external communications for divisional and national audiences, responsible for setting the tone for messaging and handling all public relations issues that arise. You are supporting the executive team and human resources team in internal messaging, administering key components of public company disclosure with the Finance and Legal teams and supporting government relations initiatives.
Your ability to craft compelling stories to share our vision will be instrumental in further developing our websites, social media presence, crisis communications, panel discussions, and public interviews.
You'll also contribute to the development of external messaging supporting our company brand and Executive and industry thought leadership.
A proven communications leader, adept in providing communications counsel, developing strategies and executing engaging communications plans, you are excited at working in fast-paced and complex environments where you're empowered to make a difference working closely and collaboratively with the senior leadership team.
What you'll do :
Work closely with the Executive and senior leaders, forging strong relationships and offering strategic communications counsel to influence business resultsCollaborate effectively with partners within business and functional areas to plan and execute strategic communications initiativesPresent strategic solutions to internal client groups to illustrate concepts and gain feedback; anticipate potential issues and proactively address themActively draw in others to contribute expertise as needed to develop a cohesive communications strategyLead team efforts to address problems and recommend solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure consistent messages, positioning, timing and language for various internal and external audiencesMonitor industry developments and coverage, glean and share insights and incorporate into strategic counselManage projects to deliver on communication plans and timelines
Who you are : Completion of a post-secondary degree relating to communications, and at least 5-7 years of related experience.Outstanding communication skills with a demonstrated ability in writing and communications strategy developmentProficiency in employing a broad range of communications tactics - from presentation tools such as PPT to interactive email, video, infographics, social media and evolving digital platformsStrong collaboration and relationship-building skills and ability to work well with a national team in different locationsDemonstrated relationship management skills at senior levels of the organizationForward thinking, a problem-solver with project management skills and the ability to execute strategic plansAbility to effectively manage and deliver multiple projects in a quality and timely manner, independently and under pressureDemonstrated attention to detail and a sense of urgencyComfortable with ambiguity and with the flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environmentAbility to handle sensitive / confidential information appropriatelyProficiency with common office softwareWorking knowledge of SharePoint Online would be considered a strong assetPublic company reporting experience and Investor relations experience would be an asset
We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
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