Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. Its all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and were always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.

We value diversity and provide a supportive, inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn and play.

Join us. You belong at Bell.

Be at the centre of Bells transformation and growth on the Corporate Services team. Enabling our industry-leading businesses requires many teams working collaboratively, such as Corporate Security & Responsibility, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Procurement, Strategic Business Transformation and Real Estate. Youll be part of guiding strategic vision and hands-on delivery of the business to drive our business forward and support groups and team members across the entire organization.

At Bell, your insights and experience will make an impact in bringing the best digital connections and next generation services to Canadians. Join us as we transform from a traditional telecommunications company to tech services and digital media leader.

Summary

We are looking for a senior manager, external communications with a focus on corporate strategies and media relations. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic external communications programs and media relations strategy. Collaborating closely with team members across Bell, you will drive communications programs that generate measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive external communications plans to support key priorities and initiatives that enhance and protect the corporate reputation of Bell
• Develop media relations strategies; establish and maintain positive media relationships, act as a company spokesperson and be the first point of contact including some after-hours duties
• Lead a team of 1-2 communications professionals while working closely with other Bell Communications team members on key initiatives
• Support Bell executives with communications expertise and advise, including spokesperson preparation
• Develop communications materials including press releases, key messages, briefing materials and backgrounders
• Apply exceptional judgement to anticipate and effectively manage organizational risks and issues
• Stay up-to-date on evolving economic, political, regulatory and social issues that affect Bells business across the country
• Identify new opportunities and fresh ways to communicate about Bell to its audiences
• Monitor and measure communications impact for key activities

Critical Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in public relations / media relations
• Previous experience leading a small team
• Experience in a complex, issues-driven organization
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across a variety of vehicles
• Demonstrated success at driving effective external communications campaigns and programs
• Can apply strategic thinking to issues management and crisis comms
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver quality communications with tight deadlines
• Experience with a technology or telecoms company an asset

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.