D2L

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Job Description: • Develop and implement a comprehensive PR and communications strategy aligned with corporate goals. • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on reputation management, crisis communications, and media relations. • Oversee brand positioning and messaging to ensure consistency across earned, owned, and shared media. • Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers. • Drive proactive media outreach and secure high-impact coverage in top-tier publications. • Manage press releases, media statements, and industry awards. • Oversee executive speaking engagements and leadership presentation opportunities, with a particular focus on AI leadership. • Develop and maintain crisis communication protocols. • Act as spokesperson during critical situations and ensure timely, transparent communication. • Coach executive leadership in crisis communications and rapid response situations. • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing PR and communications team. • Manage budgets for PR campaigns, social media initiatives, and agency partnerships. Requirements: • Proven success in managing media relations, media strategies, and crisis communications. • Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills. • Strong analytical skills with experience using metrics to inform brand strategy. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and influence at senior levels. • Experience leading PR/Comms in a fast-paced SaaS environment. • Familiarity with AI narratives, media relations, social media marketing, and integrated communications strategies. • Global communications and reputation management experience is a plus. Benefits: • Flexible work arrangements • Learning and Growth opportunities • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program • 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments • Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more) • Retirement planning • 2 Paid Volunteer Days • Competitive Benefits Package • Home Internet Reimbursements • Employee Referral Program • Wellness Reimbursement • Employee Recognition • Social Events • Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.