Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

Toronto Arts Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager for Marketing & Communications. This role involves developing integrated marketing strategies, managing media relations, and fostering collaboration to promote the arts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marketing and a commitment to equity and inclusion. Additional benefits include health coverage and a pilot 4-day work week.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

RRSP Contributions

Pilot 4-Day Work Week

Qualifications

• 5+ years in marketing, communications, or PR, preferably in arts or culture sectors.
• Experience in team leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operational planning and budgeting.
• Define marketing scope and oversee brand implementation.
• Manage storytelling and develop campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Media Relations

Content Creation

Project Management

Equity and Inclusion

Multilingualism

Tools

Microsoft Office

WordPress

CMS

Project Management Tools

Job description

Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

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Under the direction of the Director, Development & Engagement, the Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications advances Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation (TAC/F) strategic goals by developing and implementing an integrated marketing, digital, and communications strategy. Key responsibilities include establishing key messaging, upholding brand identity, overseeing marketing assets, managing media relations, designing advocacy strategies, and fostering internal collaboration and effective public relations to highlight the impact of TAC/F and the arts in Toronto.

Responsibilities

1. Planning & Reporting: Contribute to operational planning and budgeting, lead the development of annual communication plans, prepare project management documents, and collaborate across departments for impact storytelling and reporting.
2. Marketing & Digital: Define marketing scope, oversee brand implementation, develop major campaigns and content, and ensure digital assets are current.
3. Advocacy: Monitor political and arts funding environments, develop messaging, and implement advocacy campaigns to promote TAC/F’s role and increase public support.
4. Communications and Social Media: Manage storytelling, develop campaigns, plan social media content, and optimize digital presence and email marketing strategies.
5. Editorial and Media Relations: Serve as media contact, produce editorial content, and oversee all major materials.
6. Staff Supervision: Provide leadership, support team development, support budget creation, and ensure clear communication and expense tracking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in marketing, communications, or PR, preferably in arts or culture sectors.
• Experience in team leadership, strategic planning, media relations, content creation, and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, WordPress, CMS, and project management tools.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion; multilingualism is an asset.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to Dane Bland at [e-mail] with the subject line: Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications by May 29, 2025, at 4 pm.

Toronto Arts Council/Toronto Arts Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusiveness, encouraging applications from equity groups.

Accessibility

We adhere to AODA standards and accommodate accessibility needs upon request, including alternative formats, ASL interpretation, captions, and other accommodations. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Additional benefits include health coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP contributions, and a pilot 4-day work week.