Communications Leader III

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 93,194 - 132,731; Full time

Job summary

A top financial institution in Toronto seeks a skilled Communications Leader III for a 6-month hybrid role. Responsibilities include developing communications plans, maintaining media relationships, and supporting internal spokespeople. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field, along with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized in the application process.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 Years of Relevant Experience.
• Possesses relevant language skills.
• Positive Attitude.
• Flexibility to perform diverse tasks outside scope of work.
• High level of knowledge in all communications functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal and external communications plans.
• Identify and recommend speaking opportunities for executives.
• Develop briefing materials for spokespeople.
• Maintain relationships with key journalists.
• Support internal spokespeople development.
• Develop communications materials for audiences.

Skills

Writing / Storytelling skills

Social Media savvy

Communication metrics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field

Job description

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Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Communications Leader III to join our client.

Contract Period: 6 Months

Pay Rate: Starting from $82 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid

Business Hours: Monday – Friday; Core business hours

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop internal and external communications plans for various market research studies around electronic payments in the region.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend speaking opportunities for executives.
• Develop and adapt briefing materials for spokespeople.
• Leverage participation in third-party events with internal audiences.
• Identify key pan-regional media outlets.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with these outlets, by pitching stories and nurturing the relationship with key journalists.
• Support ongoing initiatives to develop internal spokespeople (e.g., media training, blogging courses, social media training).
• Propose, develop and deploy new initiatives to further develop the communications capabilities of spokespeople.
• Develop and adapt communications materials for internal and external audiences, with digital appeal, based on research studies, issues briefs, statistics, fact sheets, among others.
• Work closely with digital marketing team (if relevant) to leverage materials in diverse internal and external platforms.
• Establish, develop and update metrics for the communications function.
• Propose, develop and update regular reports or dashboards to showcase results to leadership.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 5 to 7 Years of Relevant Experience.
• Possesses relevant language skills.
• Excellent Writing / Storytelling skills in relevant languages.
• Positive Attitude.
• Social Media savvy.
• Flexibility to perform diverse tasks outside scope of work when projects or business goals require it.
• High level of knowledge in all communications functions, in particular reputation management, corporate social responsibility, content development and communications metrics.
• Experience in messaging and content development.
• General knowledge of financial services industry or related global industry.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.