Manager, Communications

TD Place; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in Ottawa is seeking a Manager, Communications to lead their communications strategy. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of progressive communications experience, exceptional bilingual skills, and a passion for sports. This role involves managing media relationships, drafting communications, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s objectives. The position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits plan

Dynamic team environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in communications within a sports-focused organization.
• Ability to manage key deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in football and hockey.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the overall communications strategy.
• Manage media relations and crisis communication.
• Draft and distribute press releases and media advisories.
• Coordinate press conferences and media availability.
• Monitor organizational messaging.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Research and editing abilities

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Bilingualism in French and English

Knowledge of sports

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Communications or Public Relations

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the President, Ottawa REDBLACKS and Ottawa 67’s, the Manager, Communications is responsible for leading and executing on the overall communications strategy. This role oversees all internal and external messaging, ensuring alignment with the team’s brand, values, and business objectives. This role will manage media relations and crisis communication to enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation.

What you’ll do

• Implement a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the team’s business objectives and community engagement goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with media outlets, fostering strong relationships with these external stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate press conferences, interviews, and media availability for players, coaches, and executives.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, official statements, and other key communications.
• Prepare, translate, and adapt communications (memos, messages, and presentations) for both internal and external audiences.
• Develop and review compelling media materials that elevate the organization’s profile and strengthen team visibility.
• Monitor organizational messaging to ensure alignment with league standards, policies, and communications protocol.
• Partner with marketing team to create engaging, consistent, and brand-aligned content.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

What’s needed

• Completion of a post secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in communications, ideally within a sports-focused organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong research, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with media and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage key deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and passion for sports, particularly football and hockey, considered a strong asset.
• Bilingualism in French and English, with advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking is a requirement for this role.

What’s in it for you

Aside from working with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures you also could make a meaningful and powerful impact on the entertainment industry in Ottawa. Working at TD Place will provide you with a competitive health benefits plan, dynamic team environment and the ability to continuously learn and grow.

Located at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is the largest sports and entertainment company in the capital. We are proud owners of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s. We are also home to the Ottawa Charge, Atletico Ottawa, Ottawa Blackjacks, and Ottawa Rapid FC, and live events at TD Place. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination (subject to applicable exceptions).

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Our selection process utilizes AI to compliment application screening. We’ll reach out to candidates whose applications best match the role's requirements.