Global Communications Director - Strategy, Media & Brand

Red Bull; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Wellness allowance

Dental benefits

Vacation 4 weeks

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Nutrition International, based in Ottawa, seeks a Senior Director of Global Communications to set and lead the organization’s worldwide communications strategy. You will align global, regional and country efforts, shaping the narrative and brand proposition while guiding campaigns, media, digital, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen reputation and fundraising.

You will work with the executive team to advance the organization’s narrative, partner with growth initiatives, and manage a

Qualifications

• University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, international relations or related field.
• 12+ years of progressively senior communications experience, including leading a function and team at global or national level.
• Excellent writer and storyteller with strong multimedia storytelling ability.
• Established network of media contacts with demonstrated ability to land earned media in Canada and internationally.
• Experience in international development, humanitarian, public health or mission-driven environments.
• Strong familiarity with Government of Canada and wider Canadian landscape; ability to engage government, donors and partners.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set the global communications strategy; define narrative and align global/regional/country communications.
• Strengthen NI's brand and public positioning with a unified global proposition and consistent identity.
• Lead international and Canadian media relations and PR strategy to land earned media.
• Collaborate with Partnerships and Growth to communicate NI's work to stakeholders.
• Advise senior leaders during sensitive moments and manage reputational risk.
• Provide leadership to the global communications team in a matrix structure.
• Counsel CEO and EMC; communicate persuasively with governments, donors, policymakers and partners.
• Lead and inspire the global communications team across HQ and regional staff.

Skills

Excellent writing

Storytelling

Media relations

Strategic comms

English fluency

Education

University degree in communications or related field

Job description

Nutrition International, based in Ottawa, seeks a Senior Director of Global Communications to set and lead the organization’s worldwide communications strategy. You will align global, regional and country efforts, shaping the narrative and brand proposition while guiding campaigns, media, digital, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen reputation and fundraising.

You will work with the executive team to advance the organization’s narrative, partner with growth initiatives, and manage a