Position: Director of Communications

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Toronto, Ontario

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 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.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

As Director of Communications, your primary role will be to serve as a strategic advisor to Executive leaders and to develop and execute strategic internal and external communications for divisional and national audiences, responsible for setting the tone for messaging and handling all public relations issues that arise, supporting the executive team and human resources team in internal messaging, administering key components of public company disclosure with the Finance and Legal teams, supporting government relations initiatives.

Your ability to craft compelling stories to share our vision will be instrumental in further developing our websites, social media presence, crisis communications, panel discussions, and public interviews.

You'll also contribute to the development of external messaging supporting our company brand and Executive and industry thought leadership.

A proven communications leader, adept in providing communications counsel, developing strategies and executing engaging communications plans, you are excited at working in fast-paced and complex environments where you're empowered to make a difference working closely and collaboratively with the senior leadership team.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the Executive and senior leaders, forging strong relationships and offering strategic communications counsel to influence business results
• Collaborate effectively with partners within business and functional areas to plan and execute strategic communications initiatives
• Present strategic solutions to internal client groups to illustrate concepts and gain feedback; anticipate potential issues and proactively address them
• Actively draw in others to contribute expertise as needed to develop a cohesive communications strategy
• Lead team efforts to address problems and recommend solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure consistent messages, positioning, timing and language for various internal and external audiences
• Lead, coach and develop the Communications team in the execution of the Communications strategy
• Monitor industry developments and coverage, glean and share insights and incorporate into strategic counsel
• Manage projects to deliver on communication plans and timelines

Who you are:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree relating to communications, and at least 10 years of related experience.
• Outstanding communication skills with a demonstrated ability in writing and communications strategy development
• Proficiency in employing a broad range of communications tactics - from presentation tools such as PPT to interactive email, video, infographics, social media and evolving digital platforms
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills and ability to work well with a national team in different locations
• Demonstrated relationship management skills at senior levels of the organization
• Forward thinking, a problem-solver with project management skills and the ability to execute strategic plans
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver multiple projects in a quality and timely manner, independently and under pressure
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Comfortable with ambiguity and with the flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately
• Proficiency with common office software
• Working knowledge of SharePoint Online would be considered a strong asset
• Public company reporting experience and Investor relations experience would be an asset

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, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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