Communications Manager - Victoria, Canada - BC Ferries

BC Ferries

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

COMMUNCATIONS MANAGER
Victoria

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Who We Are Looking For

BC Ferries is seeking an experienced communications professional to provide exceptional corporate and external communications in support of company-wide programs and projects.

As Communications Manager, you must be a skilled writer to produce a variety of print and electronic communications to promote media, customer, stakeholder and community relations.

You have the ability to translate technical material and terminology into plain language for public consumption.

The Role

Developing communications strategies and plans for corporate and external initiatives
Researching, writing, editing and distributing a variety of communications materials varying from news releases, backgrounders, communications plans, reports, correspondence and newsletters to corporate website content
Proactively pitching a variety of stories to the news media and managing communications strategies for various companywide initiatives
Developing a thorough understanding of our business and operations so as to prepare speeches and presentations for executive
Managing workload while supporting several projects simultaneously, working in close collaboration with project managers and key stakeholders
Acting as corporate spokesperson from time to time
Handling the media line on alternating weekends in the event of an emergency or operational incident

The Requirements

An undergraduate degree, certificate or diploma in journalism, public relations, applied communications or a related discipline. Minimum of five years' experience working in public relations, corporate or government communications, or a media newsroom.
Knowledge of current trends in print, electronic communications and social media
Experience working with senior executives and members of the media
A selfstarter who takes initiative and requires little supervision
Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work collaboratively and in a team

Join us
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by

March 28, 2023.
- "We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives"_

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering on our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team._
With 47 ports of call and around 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is the largest independentlyowned ferry company in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers._
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._