Director, Consumer and Corporate Communications (18-month Contract- Hybrid)

Are you a seasoned PR pro with a focus on strategy, client service, team mentorship and learning new things? Are you entrepreneurial with a passion for managing large, integrated accounts, combined with the leadership skills to rally the best in the business?

Do you have strong relationships in the consumer and business space, with an interest in corporate brand positioning and thought leadership?

If you’re an expert media strategist who measures success for their clients, not just in reach and impressions, but in driving positive, measurable business outcomes for clients – we want to hear from you.

NATIONAL Public Relations is looking for a Director with deep Consumer and Corporate Communications experience to join our team.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of Consumer Brand PR and Corporate Communications experience
• Relevant educational background in communications, public relations, marketing, or advertising
• Demonstrated results leading marketing, communications and earned media programs as well as executing as part of an integrated communications team
• Aptitude in translating data into insight and insight into strategic approach and tactical execution
• A self-starter with the ability to balance strategic thinking with plan development and execution
• Ability to provide strategic counsel and support for clients across business sectors, including automotive, financial services, and professional services, among others
• Experience in responding to RFPs and participating in new business pitches
• Exceptional people management and mentorship skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables concurrently
• Ability to oversee quality control of team assignments including writing, pitches, proposals and reports
• Ability to take a multi-stakeholder approach, working across various verticals including consumer, corporate and employee communications, including leading out on CEO positioning
• Ability to manage multi-faceted client accounts, including developing work plans and budgets, delivering high-quality work
• Experience developing and executing media relations strategies, especially with consumer, business, trade and finance journalists
• Experience developing strong consumer, and corporate content including press releases, thought leadership/opinion editorials, and corporate messaging
• Significant experience conceptualizing and leading influencer marketing programs
• Experience working on conversion focused marketing programs that leverage public relations tools
• Excellent writing, editing and research skills required
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills required

If you’re interested in joining Canada’s leading public relations firm, please submit a cover letter and resume in confidence.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accessibility accommodations for candidates requiring them are available upon request. Please note that we will only be reaching out to those candidates who are being considered for an interview. We appreciate your interest in working with NATIONAL Public Relations.

NATIONAL Public Relations provides creative communications solutions that move people in thought and actions. We bring together a team of 300 seasoned professionals, who are committed to helping organizations of all sizes and in all sectors understand their challenges and opportunities and solve the issues they are facing. For 47 years, NATIONAL has been at the center of issues and industries that matter, leading change for today and tomorrow.

NATIONAL is Canada’s leading public relations firm, with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Saint John, Halifax and St. John’s. Its network includes Time & Space, a leader in media strategy, data analysis, planning and execution.

NATIONAL Public Relations is an AVENIR GLOBAL company, the largest Canadian-owned global communications firm, ranked among the 25 largest in the world with offices in 23 locations across Canada, the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. For more information about NATIONAL, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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