Hybrid Director, Internal Communications

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About the role

  • Director of Internal Communications at CBC News designing multi-year communication strategies. Leading effective messaging and internal communications for diverse teams across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • The Director of Internal Communications, CBC News designs strategic communication plans for the General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of CBC News and the News senior leadership team to ensure effective achievement of key operational, muti-year objectives.
  • Prepares high-level strategies for the execution of the Division’s objectives along with briefings and support documents for News Managers to support their change leadership of CBC News teams.
  • Ensures communication to staff is consistent across locations and departments, supporting leaders with coaching and communication materials.
  • Advises the General Manager/ Editor-in-Chief and CBC News senior leadership team on all messaging and internal communications, bringing a high-level of expertise and a comprehensive knowledge of media industry trends to help shape the future direction of CBC News.
  • Leads the harmonization of internal communications across all local, regional, and national teams to ensure a unified voice and clarity on strategic priorities.
  • Acts as the lead for internal communication during critical or sensitive situations, providing senior counsel to mitigate reputational risk.

Requirements

  • Post secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in corporate or internal communications, including at least 3-years in a senior management role.
  • Demonstrated success designing high-level communications strategies and a deep understanding of the media industry and the unique operational landscape of CBC News.
  • Proven ability to translate complex organizational strategies into sophisticated communications materials and high-impact delivery plans that ensure clarity, coordination and consistency.
  • Knowledge of the business of public affairs, marketing and communications and corporate communications at CBC and Radio-Canada.
  • Experience with crisis communication management
  • Experience with coaching and mentorship of senior leaders
  • Demonstrated experience in executive-level communication leadership, including the delivery of complex briefings and management of sensitive information
  • Proven ability to influence and direct co-creation of strategic plans with a multi-year horizon
  • Creative thinker able to produce compelling and clear communication materials
  • Sophisticated presentation skills including effective and persuasive executive level briefings
  • Knowledge of communication software, graphics software and AI tools, along with Google suite and Workday
  • High-level of English fluency in written and spoken communication
  • Ability to distill varied and complex materials into clear and effective communications
  • Exceptional writing and editing, strategic thinking, storytelling, and proficiency with digital communication platforms.

Benefits

  • A hybrid position
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Background checks including mandatory Criminal record check

Job title

Director, Internal Communications

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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