Req Id: 79250
Bell is a truly Canadian company with over 135 years of success. We are defined by the passion of our team members and their belief in our company’s vast potential.
To ensure we continue to be recognized as Canada’s leading communications company, we’re committed to finding and developing the next generation of leaders. This means creating best-in-class career and development opportunities for our employees.
If you’re passionate, driven and find yourself seeking interesting work, new challenges and continuous learning opportunities, then we want you to join our team.
Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital media, including CTV — Canada's #1 television network, and the country's most-watched specialty channels. It is a critical component of Bell’s commitment to leverage strategic investments in broadband networks to offer Canadians the best available content on any of the four screens they choose: television, smartphone, tablet and computer.
Location: 299 Queen Street West
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to Director of Corporate Communications and supported by corporate communications team, the Manager is responsible for strategic planning and execution of media relations and communication strategy and efforts for Bell Media Sales in English and French Canada as well as Astral Out of Home.
• As a member of Canada’s leading media communications team, act as a liaison with Marketing & Innovation – Integrated Sales team to effectively position Bell Media Sales and Astral Out of Home among the national advertising community and trade press.
• Write and issue trade releases regarding BMS initiatives, including Brand Partnerships and Bell Media Mix executions.
• Media inquiries, issues management (including advertising complaints).
• Executive support, including building the profile of the BMS team and internal communications for BMS,
• Contributing to increased sales results and providing added value to clients.
• Contribute to external client communications (reporting updates) and social media communications.
• Contribute to internal communications (newsletters, award programs).
Qualifications:
• Bilingual (English and French)
• Superior writing and editing skills.
• Copywriting experience preferable but not mandatory.
• Completion of a public relations degree or equivalent with a minimum of five years’ experience in the communications/advertising/media/entertainment industry.
• Must have a demonstrable understanding and passion for media, including TV, radio, out-of-home, and digital.
• Must have experience working in a supervisory/management role and excel as a leader.
• Evidence of good working relationships with the trade press with a proven track record of innovative communications strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy. Superior ability to liaise professionally with members of the media and other internal and external contacts.
• Dynamic self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
Application Details:
Internal employees please apply through this link:
https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/login?company=Bell
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
BM:WKP
Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Location (city): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/19/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Bell is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Created: Canada, ON, Toronto