The Manager, External Communication will lead a team delivering strategic communication counsel and reputation management, develop communication strategies, manage the organization’s reputation, oversee communication materials, and act as a spokesperson. The role requires building relationships, recruiting talent, and mentoring team members.
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/28/2025
Worker Type:
Permanent
Language(s) Required:
English, French
Term Duration (in months):
Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :
$117,887 - $159,495
Proven strategic communication leader needed
Lead a team of high-performing communication professionals responsible for delivering strategic communication counsel and reputation management.
This position is designated bilingual (English and French), and the successful candidate must be able to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and approve communication strategies and deliverables
- Contribute to and oversee FCC’s national media relations strategy
- Tailor communication strategies to solve business issues and take advantage of opportunities
- Actively manage FCC’s reputation through environment scans and engagement with internal partners
- Oversee and develop communication materials for the CEO and Enterprise Management Team
- Serve as a spokesperson to promote corporate initiatives and respond to journalists
- Foster relationships with internal and external partners
- Recruit and hire to build a dynamic, responsive team
- Mentor the team in development planning, workload management, and setting and achieving performance objectives
What we’re looking for:
- Politically savvy communicator with the ability to interpret how the external political and industry environment will affect FCC
- Experienced presenter and facilitator with exceptional leadership ability
- Advanced relationship-builder and negotiator
- Analytical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving, organizational and collaboration skills
- Proven leader who can develop successful teams
What you’ll need:
- A bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, arts or English and at least ten years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Advanced strategic communication experience with in-depth knowledge of strategic communication principles and best practices
- Experience in issue management and crisis communication
- A robust network of media contacts across the industry
- Expertise in strategy development
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