Location: Toronto, ON, CA Montreal, Quebec, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Calgary, AB, CA Ottawa, ON, CA
Req ID: 33642
Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs
Job Function: Communications
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Temporary
Description
Join our team We\'re TELUS, a customers-first, purpose-driven team who work together every day to innovate and do good. From providing digital solutions that make our lives easier and safer, to supporting those who need it most, our group of inclusive, spirited, giving people have the collective power to go above and beyond for our customers, communities and each other. As part of the Customer Technology Excellence Communications team, you share our passion for:
Working in a collaborative and dynamic environment
Delivering exceptional programs and communications that inform, engage and inspire
Distilling complex technical information into communications for a variety of audiences
Leveraging each other\xe2\x80\x99s unique talents to achieve our collective goals
Embracing a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement
Here\xe2\x80\x99s the impact you\xe2\x80\x99ll make and what we\xe2\x80\x99ll accomplish together As a Communications Specialist, you will demonstrate success in both strategy development and end-to-end tactical execution. You have experience working proactively and reactively in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s complex and ever-changing media environment. Using a holistic approach to communications, you will leverage a variety of earned and paid media channels to differentiate TELUS\xe2\x80\x99 brand in the national market as a world-leading technology company and network operator. You will also be an adept communications project manager with strong multi-tasking skills and work well within teams. Here\xe2\x80\x99s how
Support proactive media campaigns that increase TELUS\xe2\x80\x99 national brand presence across Canada by leveraging earned and paid media channels
Write clear and concise communications plans, engaging media releases and messaging that effectively tell TELUS\xe2\x80\x99 story to a diverse external audience
Quickly respond to media requests, including sourcing data, drafting statements, and seeking swift approval to meet deadlines
Employ project management skills to help keep projects on track across cross-functional teams, including external agencies
Continually improve, measure and evaluate existing communications templates, channels and measurement tools for traditional and digital requirements
Collaborate closely and on a day-to-day basis with other communications, marketing, operational and support teams across TELUS
Drive and grow the external presence of TELUS executives through thought leadership opportunities, including interviews, media pitching and other external events
Develop integrated communications plans, media pitches, and paid media/sponsored content to drive brand visibility, particularly in relation to technology and network
Qualifications
You\'re the missing piece of the puzzle
You have a minimum of two years of communications experience
You\xe2\x80\x99re an \xe2\x80\x9cout of the box\xe2\x80\x9d thinker who is always looking for innovative and creative ways to advance strategic storytelling
You have an understanding of the evolving media landscape and experience across earned, owned and paid media - experience and/or relationships with technology media is a bonus
You\xe2\x80\x99re part strategist and part project manager who is as adept at conceptualizing plans as you are at end-to-end tactical execution
You have a way with words and are comfortable speaking with media as well as senior leaders
You are calm, cool and collected in times of crisis and able to effectively manage your time to ensure deadlines are met
You\xe2\x80\x99re naturally curious and thrive on learning about new topics and technologies
You have a keen interest in technology and how telecommunications can help drive innovation to solve some of society\xe2\x80\x99s biggest challenges
You have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; you love working productively with external agencies and reporters just as much as you thrive on building strong working relationships with your teammates
You\xe2\x80\x99re a self-starter and take pride in being organized
You\xe2\x80\x99re a sociable and collaborative team player who wants to be part of an innovative, passionate and diverse team that manages the reputation for one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most admired brands - and has fun while doing it
Great-to-haves
You have previously worked at an agency and/or have experience operating in a large corporate environment
Experience in the telecommunications and/or consumer technology industry
Experience working with social media and influencers
Undergraduate degree or equivalent post-secondary education
Fluency in French
Location:
Anywhere in Canada
This is a mobile role with the expectation that occasional office attendance may be required
This is a 16-month contract position
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