Job Description

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the Assistant, Communications will be a member of the communications team and will assist in several communications and media relations initiatives.

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Communications department
• Assist in the collection and selection of photography for all print and electronic communications and maintain photo database for organization
• Work with digital team, produce and publish content for Tennis Canada and National Bank Open websites
• Research, write, and edit media releases and advisories
• Produce daily media watch news clippings
• Manage media credential application and acceptance process with the help of the coordinator
• Assist in the content creation and production of National Bank Open, fan and media guides
• Assist with management of team of volunteers and summer staff during tournament
• Assist with set-up and operations of professional, working media center, and provide world-class service to both national and international media members
• Assist with all other PR initiatives
  

• Post-secondary degree in Public Relations/Communications or a related field
• 2 to 3 years of experience working in communications, sports, or journalism
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• Excellent organization and time management skills and attention to detail
• Capacity to work independently as well as a team player
• Show tact, great work ethic, professionalism
• Knowledge of tennis
• Bilingual French (asset)
  

• Join the team that\xe2\x80\x99s making Canadian tennis history
• Be behind the scenes of the National Bank Open
• Be part of and learn from a friendly, passionate communications team with a great culture
• Work in a dog-friendly office
• Benefit from a generous organisation that truly cares about its employees