Job Description

Salary:

Overview The Blue Jays are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented communications professional to support earned media publicity and internal communications across the organization. The Manager, Business Communications will play a key role ideating and executing a variety of campaigns, while supporting multiple facets of employee communications. Reporting, to the Senior Manager, Business Communications, the ideal candidate is a compelling writer and storyteller; knows how to translate a great story for media audiences and platforms; is an expert on the Toronto and Canadian media landscape and current media trends; exceptionally detail-oriented; excels collaborating and working cross-functionally; and is excited to work in a fast-paced, sports and live entertainment environment. Key Responsibilities

• Ideate, plan, and execute earned media publicity for business-related campaigns and storytelling opportunities such as special events, promotions, ticketing products, and community programming
• Draft media materials, including releases, speeches, pitches, and statements
• Coordinate media requests and conduct media relations, including spokesperson prep and interview execution
• Organize business-related media conferences and special events
• Provide writing and copy-editing support for various internal departments to ensure brand consistency
• Support all-staff meetings, including agenda development, speaker coordination, and overseeing event logistics
• Serve as the main point of contact for business operations internal communications requests, such as organizational announcements and facility management
• Support external and internal communication for Rogers Centre concerts, including media releases, staff memos, and on-site media relations

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations or communications, preferably within an agency setting or in-house for a public brand
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills, with high attention to detail for proofreading, following brand guidelines, and inclusive language
• Experience building and leveraging strong relationships with local and national media, including broadcast, radio, print, and online
• Strong understanding of the Toronto and Canadian media landscapes and media needs to bring stories to life; experience with multicultural media is an asset
• Excitement for sports and live entertainment; available to commit to working some Blue Jays home games and all Rogers Centre concerts (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Internal communications experience is an asset
• Strong self-awareness as a brand representative
• Humility and curiosity to constantly learn and grow
• Entrepreneurial spirit that\'s excited to innovate
• Collaborative mindset and ability to excel working cross-functionally
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
• Values diversity, with a commitment to integrity, honesty, and open-mindedness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and media monitoring tools, and willingness to learn new technologies
• University or college degree in communications, public relations, or journalism is preferred

Application

• Please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday, Dec. 1

Shift: Day; some evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required Compensation: Salary Work Location: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON (primarily in-office with some flexibility)