We are looking for a media relations professional with a focus on national and regional communications strategies.

 You will partner closely with colleagues across Bell units to tell compelling stories for key Bell initiatives, as well as handle day-to-day media relations. You think proactively, have a talent for finding the most compelling story angles and you can drive media relations programs that generate measurable results.

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

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations plans to support key priorities and initiatives
• Develop communications materials to support these plans including press releases, key messages, briefing materials and backgrounders
• Establish and maintain positive media relationships
• Support media interviews with Bell executives including spokesperson preparation
• Develop strong relationships with teams and leaders across the company and know the key players 
• Identify and manage emerging issues in close collaboration with the business
• Stay up-to-date on evolving economic, political, regulatory and social issues that affect Bell’s business across the country
• Identify new opportunities and fresh ways to communicate about Bell to its audiences
• Act as a company spokesperson with media
• Monitor and measure communications impact for key activities, using metrics such as media share of voice and sentiment
• Frontline 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
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in strategic communications / media relations at a medium to large organization Exceptional writing and editing skills across a variety of vehicles
• Demonstrated success at driving effective communications campaigns and programs
• Ability to deliver quality communications across a variety of projects concurrently with tight deadlines
• Good understanding of social media as well as traditional media relations
• Tactful handling of difficult situations and strong issues management experience
• Self-motivated and resilient to changing timelines and requests
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with a technology or telecoms company an asset