Senior Communications Manager — National Impact (Hybrid)

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 80.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Communications to lead earned media, media relations, and strategic communications across the Foundation and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Reporting to the Director, Communications, you will develop strategies, advise senior leaders, and oversee Town Halls, issues and crisis responses, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen national and Centre-wide impact.

Qualifikationen

• University degree or college diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, corporate communications or a related field.
• Experience leading issues management and crisis communications, including assessing reputational risk and developing response strategies.
• Proven track record of earned media coverage and established relationships with Canadian journalists, editors and producers.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a charitable foundation, healthcare organization or other mission-driven organization is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Lead proactive earned media and media relations strategies to strengthen The Princess Margaret’s national profile and advance priorities.
• Develop media strategies for major Foundation priorities, including fundraising campaigns and research initiatives.
• Identify compelling stories and opportunities to position PM within national conversations.
• Build relationships with journalists across national and Toronto-based media.
• Pitch priority stories and lead high-profile media opportunities from strategy through publication.
• Oversee media materials: pitches, releases, advisories, and key messages.

Kenntnisse

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic communications

Storytelling/writing

Media training

Relationship building

Ausbildung

University degree in Public Relations/Communications or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Communications to lead earned media, media relations, and strategic communications across the Foundation and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Reporting to the Director, Communications, you will develop strategies, advise senior leaders, and oversee Town Halls, issues and crisis responses, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen national and Centre-wide impact.