Communications Specialist

Position:
Communications Specialist

Position Type:
Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location:
Remote in Toronto, ON

About the company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

Reporting tothe

Senior Director, Communications,you will work on a broad mix of internal and external communications,delivering and distributing clear, engaging content across multiple channels.

You will workoninternal messages, media outreach, digital content, issuesmonitoringand day-to-day team operations including distributing and coordinating communications.

Strong writingskillsand the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.

To excel in this role,youwillbring solid technical skills,sound judgement and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach,andyou areable to keep project son track even when timelines are tight and priorities shift.

Asacurious, thoughtful generalist,youarereadyto roll upyoursleeves and contribute wherever needed.

• Write and edit internal messages, intranet articles, newsletters, media pitches, press releases, webcontentand social posts.
• Support online events and town halls, including technical setup and coordination.
• Support media relations by distributing releases,maintainingmedialistsand logging inquiries.
• Update andmaintainthe corporate website and intranet (Word Press, SharePoint).
• Manage timelines,deliverables and approvals to keep communications projects moving smoothly.
• Maintain content calendars, projecttrackersand team processes.
• Distribute and post internal and external communications, including coordinating
  
  French-language interpretation when needed.
• Schedule and publish social media posts across corporate channels.
• Monitor traditional and social media for issues, trends and opportunities and flag insights to the team.
• Manage reporting from web,socialand intranet platformanalyticsto support continuous improvement.
• Lead coordination of quarterly financial results communications in collaboration with Finance and Legal.
• Manage shared inboxes and respondortriage inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Support day-to-day team operations, including lists, logs,filingand workflow coordination.
• Provide hands on support during peak periods or rapid response situations.

• You have apost-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations or a relatedfieldoranequivalent combination of education and experience.
• You havedemonstratedrelevant communications experience in a corporate or agency environment.
• You area strong writer withexcellentediting skills,strong attention to detail, andknow how to crafta newsworthy media pitch.
• You are organized,have proven project managementskillsand are able to juggle multiple deadlines effectively.
• You know how to create engaging content across multiple formats and channels (internal, digital, social, media).
• You areconfidentmanaging and executing online events(on Microsoft Teams).
• Youhaveexcellent Word Press , SharePoint,and Microsoft Office Suiteskillswithdemonstratedexperienceindesign and video tools (i.e.Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Premier Pro).
• A proven track record supporting investor related communications in a public company is an asset.
• You are professional, collaborative,flexible and team-oriented,able toensureconfidentiality where necessary and willing topitch-in wherever needed.

Pay Rate: $65,000 - $80,000

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc.

encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.