Communications Specialist

Postmedia Network Inc.; Toronto; Remoto; CAD 65.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Postmedia Network Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the team as a full-time, permanent role. Remote in Toronto, ON, this position focuses on delivering clear, engaging content across internal and external channels.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, you will write and edit messages, coordinate events, manage media relations, and maintain the corporate website and intranet using WordPress and SharePoint. Strong writing and project management are essential.

Competenze

• Strong writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience crafting internal and external communications for a corporate or agency setting.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to create engaging content across formats and channels.

Mansioni

• Write and edit internal messages, intranet articles, newsletters, media pitches, press releases, web content and social posts.
• Support online events and town halls, including technical setup and coordination.
• Support media relations by distributing releases, maintaining media lists and logging inquiries.
• Update and maintain the corporate website and intranet (WordPress, SharePoint).
• Manage timelines, deliverables and approvals to keep communications projects moving smoothly.
• Monitor traditional and social media for issues, trends and opportunities and flag insights to the team.

Conoscenze

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Content creation

Social media

Project management

Event support

Formazione

Post-secondary education in Communications or PR

Strumenti

WordPress

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Premiere Pro

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: Communications Specialist

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location: Remote in Toronto, ON

About the company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 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.

The Opportunity:

Reporting totheSenior Director, Communications,you will work on a broad mix of internal and externalcommunications,deliveringand distributingclear, engaging content across multiple channels.

You will workoninternal messages, media outreach, digital content, issuesmonitoringand day-to-day teamoperations including distributing and coordinating communications.Strong writingskillsand the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.

To excel in this role,youwillbring solidtechnical skills,sound judgementand a collaborative, solutions-focusedapproach,andyou areable to keep projectson track even when timelines are tight and priorities shift.Asacurious, thoughtfulgeneralist,youarereadyto roll upyoursleeves and contribute wherever needed.

• Write and edit internal messages, intranet articles, newsletters, media pitches, press releases, webcontentand social posts.
• Support online events and town halls, including technical setup and coordination.
• Support media relations by distributing releases,maintainingmedialistsand logging inquiries.
• Update andmaintainthe corporate website and intranet (WordPress, SharePoint).
• Manage timelines,deliverablesand approvals to keep communications projects moving smoothly.
• Maintain content calendars, projecttrackersand team processes.
• Distribute and post internal and external communications, including coordinatingFrench-languageinterpretation when needed.
• Schedule and publish social media posts across corporate channels.
• Monitor traditional and social media for issues, trends and opportunities and flag insights to the team.
• Manage reportingfrom web,socialand intranet platformanalyticsto supportcontinuous improvement.
• Lead coordination of quarterly financial results communications in collaboration with Finance and Legal.
• Manage shared inboxes and respondortriage inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Support day-to-day team operations, including lists, logs,filingand workflow coordination.
• Provide hands on support during peak periods or rapid response situations.

Who you are:

• You have apost-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations or a relatedfieldoranequivalent combination of education and experience.
• You havedemonstratedrelevant communications experience in a corporate or agency environment.
• You area strongwriter withexcellentediting skills,strong attention to detail, andknow how to crafta newsworthy media pitch.
• You are organized,have proven project managementskillsand are able to juggle multiple deadlines effectively.
• You know how to create engagingcontent across multiple formats and channels (internal, digital, social, media).
• You areconfidentmanaging and executingonline events(on MicrosoftTeams).
• YouhaveexcellentWordPress, SharePoint,andMicrosoft Office Suiteskillswithdemonstratedexperienceindesign and video tools (i.e.Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Premier Pro).
• A proventrack recordsupporting investor related communications in a public company is an asset.
• You are professional, collaborative,flexibleand team-oriented,able toensureconfidentiality where necessary and willing topitch-inwherever needed.

Compensation:

Pay Rate: $65,000 - $80,000

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, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.