We are looking for a communications professional with a focus on national and regional communications strategy. You will collaborate closely with key business units to tell compelling stories for Bell products & services, corporate and community initiatives as well as handle day-to-day media relations and some social media content creation and monitoring.  You think proactively, have a talent for finding the most compelling story angles and you can execute media relations programs to a high standard that generate measurable results.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, the Public Relations Manager’s primary responsibilities will be to:

• Execute media relations plans to support key business unit priorities
• Develop communications materials to support these plans including press releases, key messages, briefing materials and backgrounders
• Establish and maintain positive media relationships
• Develop strong relationships with teams and leaders across the company and know the key players to quickly get the right information to answer media inquiries
• Assist team members in identifying and managing emerging issues in close collaboration with the business
• Stay up-to-date on evolving economic, political, regulatory and social issues that affect our business
• Identify new opportunities and fresh ways to communicate about Bell to its audiences
• Monitor and measure Bell’s media share of voice and sentiment
• Monitor and create social media content
• Front line point-of-contact for media including some after-hours duties

Essential Skills/ Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a related discipline, or relevant experience
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in communications / media relations at a medium to large organization or at an agency working on national or global accounts
• Strong writing and editing skills across a variety of vehicles
• Demonstrated success in executing effective communications campaigns and programs
• Ability to deliver quality communications across a variety of projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience in social media content creation and strategy
• Good understanding of traditional media relations as well as social media 
• Tactful handling of difficult situations and issues management
• Self-motivated and resilient to changing timelines and requests
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingualism is a strong asset (English and French)
• Experience with a technology or telecoms company an asset