Senior Communications Specialist

Overview

• Provide communications support for senior business partners across Finance, Legal, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Compliance, and Sun Life Asset Management by writing and editing presentations, speeches, briefing/media materials, web content and developing other communications materials.
• Provide communication and project management support for executive meetings and events, including town halls and coffee chats, ensuring aligned messaging, visually engaging presentation materials, and seamless delivery.
• Use communications channels strategically to engage employees and stakeholders, tailoring content and visuals to the platform and audience, including social media.
• Develop recommendations that strengthen existing partnerships and foster new relationships between business partners to further corporate priorities.
• Build positive media relations that will further Sun Life’s reputation and business priorities through the identification of key media opportunities and generation of proactive and timely pitching ideas.
• Manage internal distribution of company messages through our global email platform and the company’s intranet.
• Analyze effectiveness of communication programs and strategies, reporting on results.

• 3–5 years in a communications, public relations, or media relations role.
• University degree in a related field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc.).
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail and an ability to translate complex ideas into concise, audience-friendly content.
• Strong visual communications skills, with demonstrated experience creating polished, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations that turn complex information into clear, visually engaging stories.
• Experience creating content across digital, video, social media, and other technology platforms.
• Hands on experience communicating through various channels (print, online, social media, etc.).
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, learn new systems quickly, and exercise sound judgment independently.
• Creative, strong team player who works well with other team members and business partners.