Write press releases and announcements about company news, milestones and strategic initiatives that earn coverage and reach audiences across the company’s website, social media channels and the digital landscape;
Manage Seaspan’s websites and social media channels including creating, editing and publishing content;
Nurture and maintain relationships with the media: responding to media inquiries, arranging media interviews and providing briefing notes for spokespeople;
Develop strategic messaging frameworks, backgrounders, fact sheets and presentations for a broad audience;
Stay up to date with industry current events and industry trends and advise on industry best practices and strategies;
Plan, execute and monitor campaigns;
Provide on-the-ground support during external events, photo shoots and media visits;
Use analytical tools to measure, monitor and report on media coverage and engagement with Seaspan content.

A post-secondary degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field.
A minimum of five to seven years of related experience in journalism or a public relations/communications role including progressive experience and responsibility in strategic communications.
Proven experience in media relations and a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists and influencers.
Deep understanding of traditional, digital and emerging media platforms (i.e. social media), analytical tools and social media best practices
Knowledge of photo/video editing (e.g. Photoshop, Premier) and design tools (e.g. Indesign, Illustrator) is preferred.
Flexibility to support outside regular business hours, including early morning, evenings or weekends.

Annual bonus and pension plan matching
Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
Extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
Dental care
Vision care
Life insurance
Medical leave coverage
Parental leave coverage
Childcare benefit partnership
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Access to Pemberton campus gym
Included parking and complimentary shuttle bus service during weekdays

Communications Advisor II

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