Manager, Media and Content Strategy; Remote

Over the next 50 years, the noise in our systems will grow—amplified by reactive decisions, environmental disruption, and shifting political and economic realities. These pressures will come from within and beyond our borders. Making decisions based on hard evidence has become the imperative of our times.

With approximately 100 economists and researchers Signal
49 Research provides Canadians with the accurate data and rigorous unbiased research they need to navigate complex issues across eight critical arenas—Economics, Education & Skills, Health, Human Resources, Indigenous & Northern Communities, Innovation & Technology, Immigration, and Sustainability. As Canada’s leading applied research organization, we publish over 500 research outputs a year, helping to advance education on the critical issues facing our communities, our organizations and our country.

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For more than 70 years, Signal
49 Research is where Canada has turned for applied, independent research and meaningful connections. Leaders trust us because we stand apart: objective, credible, and connected. To learn more about Signal
49 Research and our history, check out our website:

We are seeking a Manager, Media and Content Strategy to join the External Relations team.

Our Ideal Candidate is a strategic communicator and skilled storyteller who excels at developing and executing integrated communications campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and impact. They bring a strong background in media relations, social media, digital communications, and content strategy, with the ability to translate complex research and business priorities into compelling narratives across multiple channels. Equally comfortable developing high-level strategy and executing day-to-day activities, they use data and audience insights to inform decisions, measure success, and continuously improve results.

This individual thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and is passionate about finding innovative ways to elevate the organization's brand, reputation, and thought leadership through earned, owned, shared, and paid communications channels.

We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self‑starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role.

This includes internet service and a reliable connection.

• Support the development of integrated social media, digital content, and communications strategies that support organizational priorities, flagship research releases, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, influencers, and content creators while proactively identifying opportunities to elevate Signal
  49’s voice through traditional, digital, and emerging media channels.
• Develop and execute multi‑media content, ensuring brand awareness, consistent messaging and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop targeted campaigns, including media outreach, social media activations, content marketing, and audience engagement strategies across earned, owned, shared, and paid channels.
• Facilitate internal Media Training to prepare…