Job Description

What is the opportunity?
Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Personal Distribution, Technology and Banking Operations will develop and execute compelling internal and external communications strategies that support the business objectives of Digital & Personal Distribution (DPD), and enhance and protect RBC's brand. This role will work with a diverse group of senior business leaders, internal stakeholders and external agencies to deliver creative PR, social media, content marketing and employee communications to drive awareness the business' strategy and priorities.
*Please note this an 18-month contract opportunity.
What will you do?

• Design and execute compelling internal and external media communications strategies to build awareness of DPD's strategy, priorities, milestones and portfolio of solutions.
• Manage external agency partners and collaborate with various internal stakeholders to develop and execute on integrated PR and influencer programs that are aligned with the broader business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant media and influencers, as well as key internal stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Develop content to support key internal/external campaigns, including: speeches, op-ed articles, videos, social content, media materials and employee communications.
• Provide day-to-day communications counsel to senior leaders and business partners as it relates to media messages, issues and reputational risks.
• Support the delivery of media monitoring and campaign reporting, as required.

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

• Undergraduate degree/postgraduate certificate or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, English or related field
• 7+ years of communications experience
• Outstanding storytelling and written and verbal communications skills
• Extensive experience providing strategic communications advice and developing content for senior executives
• Extensive internal and external communications experience, including the ability to effectively execute PR campaigns, manage agency partners and develop internal employee communications
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

Nice-to-have

• Ability to meet consistently high standards of quality while handling a variety of projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to facilitate between and influence executives and key decision makers
• Experience working in Financial Services or Technology Start-up industries.
• Fluency in French

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills Change Management, Copywriting, Detail-Oriented, Executive Communications, Internal Corporate Communications, Multi-Level Communication, News Media, Organizational Communications, Professional Presentation, Public Relations Communications, Writing
Additional Job Details
Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2025-09-10
Application Deadline: 2025-09-24
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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