Director Communications, Connected Home
Date: Dec 3, 2019
Location: Toronto, ON, CA, M4W 1G9
At Rogers, we connect Canadians to a world of possibilities and the memorable moments that matter most in their lives. Every day we wake up with one purpose in mind. To bring loved ones together from across the globe. To connect people to each other and the world around them. To help an entrepreneur realize their dream. A sports fan celebrate a special moment.
Because we believe connections unite us, possibilities fuels us, and moments define us.
We are looking for a seasoned communications leader who understands how to build strong narratives, create compelling content and drive results. In this role, you will use your expertise to develop strategies to protect and advance corporate reputation, engage employees and enable business results. You will also thrive in our fast-paced, high-energy working environment and build strong relationships both across Rogers and externally. Ideal candidates will have 10 years experience in communications and in leading great teams—either for a company, a third party or government. If this sounds like you we would love to meet you!
This full time position is based in Toronto and reports to the Senior Director, Communications.
What you will do:
- Develop and drive a best-in-class communications program to support and promote Rogers Connected Home (residential) business and reputation
- Partner with colleagues across communications and business teams to create compelling content to leverage internally and externally
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues and leadership team to align on shared goals and strategies
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with journalists, industry analysts and influencers
- Produce and deliver effective employee and leader communications program
- Manage key issues to build and protect Rogers reputation
- Coach and motivate a small, high-performing team
What you have:
- University degree and/or diploma in communications, public relations or journalism
- 10+ years experience in communications, ideally in corporate, third party, public affairs and/or government roles
- Ability to develop and drive a sustained, strategic communications program that delivers measurable results
- Strategic and creative thinker who can distill complex ideas into simple, compelling content to inform, influence and engage
- Proven ability to partner with C-suite executives, leadership and cross-functional teams
- Ability to take initiative, be resourceful, highly accountable and proactive
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and succeed in a highly matrixed environment
- Our people are at the heart of our success
- Our customers come first. They inspire everything we do
- We do what’s right, each and every day
- We believe in the power of new ideas
- We work as one team, with one vision
- We give back to our communities and protect our environment
What makes us different makes us stronger. Rogers has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential. At Rogers, we value the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring to work. We work with our candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Rogers FAQ.
