Req Id: 93149
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.
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Temporary - 18 month (maternity leave replacement)
Senior Manager, Media Relations
BCE
Headquartered in Montréal since its founding in 1880, BCE Inc. (Bell) is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers and business with solutions to all their communications needs. Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital media. Bell is wholly owned by Montréal's BCE Inc.
Corporate Communications
Bell's Communications team oversees various internal and external communications programs designed to help the executives and the Corporate Services and market segment teams carry out their respective business plans. The External Communications and Media Relations team has a vital role in meeting organizational objectives, protecting the brand, and positioning the company with different audiences.
Job Duties / Accountabilities
Reporting to the Director, External Communications, the Senior Manager is in charge of rolling out external public relations strategies, namely through media relations. The incumbent is also a spokesperson for the company before the media.
Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining positive media relations nationwide, by attending events, following up on requests, drafting press releases and participating in other media-related activities;
- Drafting documents for the media;
- Developing and composing key messages, question-and-answers, information documents and other materials for management;
- Handling requests for interviews and preparing spokespeople, as needed;
- Following up on projects and ensuring adherence to deadlines, quality and compliance of documentation;
- Supporting and actively contributing to Bell's development and visibility in Québec;
- Conducting internal research to consolidate information pertaining to a given subject, in light of an announcement or in response to questions from the media;
- Monitoring and assessing Bell's media presence;
- Following up on and ensuring the administration of Bell's various social media accounts.
Critical Skills / Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a related discipline, or relevant experience
- A minimum of five to eight years of solid experience in media relations and as a spokesperson
- Bilingualism
- Solid external communications experience
- Good understanding of social media
- Superior writing skills in a variety of online and print media
- Strong sense of cooperation and flexibility, and an ability to carry out several projects simultaneously
- Proven aptitude for project management, especially on large-scale projects (planning, coordination, management and execution)
- Great ability to adapt
- Ability to handle difficult and delicate situations
- Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
- Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Recognized interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)
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Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Location: Montreal, Qc
Application Deadline: 10/12/2015
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.
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