Senior Manager, Business Communications

Toronto Blue Jays; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,512 - 151,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee discount for Blue Jays gear

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Job summary

A Canadian Major League Baseball team located in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Communications. The role involves overseeing communications strategies, driving public relations projects, and fostering relationships with media and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a degree in communications and 6-8 years of experience in a public relations role, preferably within sports. Strong writing skills and passion for baseball are essential. The team values diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in public relations or communications, preferably in sports.
• Proven track record in generating editorial coverage and storytelling.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver external communications campaigns.
• Oversee publicity and influencer programs.
• Foster relationships with media and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent written and presentation skills

People leadership experience

Established relationships with media

Collaborative mindset

Critical thinking

Education

University or college degree in communications, public relations, or journalism

Job description

Are you interested in joining the Toronto Blue Jays? This is your chance.

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a Senior Manager, Business Communications!

Overview

The Blue Jays are looking for a passionate, highly-skilled, and detail-oriented communications professional to oversee earned media, business issues management, and internal communications across the organization. The Senior Manager, Business Communications will drive major annual communications projects, work together with baseball communications colleagues, and collaborate cross-functionally across the business supporting multiple facets and areas of operation.

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, the ideal candidate is a compelling writer and storyteller, knows how to distill complex information and convey to various audiences. We\'re looking for an expert on the Toronto/Canadian media landscape and someone up-to-date on current media trends, thinks holistically, excels collaborating and working cross-functionally, is exceptionally detail-oriented, is passionate about baseball and excited to work in a fast-paced, sports and live entertainment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver external communications campaigns to support business priorities and special projects; includes driving organization narratives through proactive storytelling and creative publicity tactics
• Create and deliver internal communications program to engage and inspire employees; includes Town Halls, EVP thought-leadership program, and celebrating employee wins
• Oversee publicity and influencer programs and provide mentorship to working group; create summary reports with metrics
• Support the Vice President on identifying and mitigating issues; crisis management
• Foster existing and build new relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders to broaden reach of awareness and shape agenda while ensuring accurate and balanced editorial coverage
• Coach internal spokespeople on presentations and media interviews
• Draft and edit media materials; provide copy editing support for various internal departments to ensure brand consistency
• Lead logistics for media conferences and special events
• Coordinate external and internal communications for Rogers Centre concerts and events, including on-site media relations
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the business to ensure alignment and drive maximum results

Skills and Qualifications

• University or college degree in communications, public relations, or journalism
• 6-8 years of experience in public relations or communications, preferably within an agency setting or in-house for a sports brand
• People leadership experience with a focus on coaching and developing team members
• Excellent written and presentation skills, with high attention to detail
• Proven track record in generating editorial coverage, storytelling, and issues management
• Established relationships with local/national media and stakeholders within the sports industry; experience with multicultural media is an asset
• Passion for baseball, sports, and live entertainment
• Collaborative mindset and ability to excel working cross-functionally
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Humility and curiosity to constantly learn and grow
• Critical thinker and solutions-focused, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
• Values diversity, with a commitment to integrity, honesty, and open-mindedness

Applicants must be willing and able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends and holidays as required.

Salary: The anticipated base compensation range for this role is $95,000 – $110,000. Actual base pay offered within this range may differ based on a range of factors, including individual experience, education, skills, and organizational needs.

In addition to your base compensation, you will enjoy discretionary bonus opportunities, vacation entitlements, a comprehensive benefits package, and front‑office perks that reflect the excitement and community of working in baseball.

Position Status: Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU

• Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed!
• Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills
• Excellent employee discount to use towards Blue Jays gear
• A unique employment experience working for the only MLB team in Canada

Blue Jays has a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.

Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to [e-mail].