Communications Manager

Position Overview:

The Communications Manager role requires the planning, implementation and management of internal and external communications programs to support business objectives and address stakeholder needs. Responsibilities include developing communications plans; writing web, marketing, editorial and advertising copy; writing and publishing newsletters and communiqués; preparing presentations; developing press materials and pitching all types of media; coordinating selected corporate and media events.

Education and Experience:

• A degree in Marketing, Communications or Journalism

• 3-5+ years public relations or corporate communications experience

• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills; relentless attention to detail

• Dynamic and creative thinker

• Strong project management skills

• Team player attitude, self motivated when working independently

• Ability to hit the ground running, work under short lead times without a lot of direction

• Familiar with a broad range of media

• Experience driving effective communications campaigns 

• Portfolio required

• Participate in the development of company and division communication plans

• Develop, manage and implement communication strategies to support the company goals and objectives

• Manage and “police” corporate intellectual property and style guidelines

• Plan and manage relevant budgets

• Produce and manage the dissemination of regular internal/external stakeholder communication and newsletters

• Proactively seek placement of news, feature and trend stories

• Pitch all types of journalists e.g. consumer, business, regional, trade etc. 

• Initiate and coordinate relevant press events

• Source and manage public relations agency as needed

• Oversee management of press coverage reports, clipping filing, media database maintenance etc.

• Draft copy for web, advertising, marketing pieces, press materials, newsletters etc.

• Conduct communications audits to determine needs of all stakeholders and audiences