Communications Advisor II

Were looking for an energetic innovative and reliable communications professional who will support Seaspans external communications functions to position Seaspan as Canadas shipbuilding and industrial maritime leader. If you are a master storyteller an exceptional writer and have a ruthless eye for editing copy were looking for you.

You thrive in fast-paced organizations and are looking to grow your skills as part of a multidisciplinary communications team. You love the idea of spotlighting the organizations stories on the world stage. Youre comfortable providing communications counsel to various business partners and leaders across the organization - taking them through a strategic planning process to help uncover the purpose and goals of any given initiative before jumping into tactics.

As an essential member of the communications team you will work as an in-house journalist and content strategist to develop and execute communications plans and strategic messages that support the organizations communications objectives and campaigns.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What youll do

• Write press releases and announcements about company news milestones and strategic initiatives that earn coverage and reach audiences across the companys website social media channels and the digital landscape;
• Manage Seaspans 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.

What youll bring

• 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.

What youll love

• This is a full-time permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as 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 and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Access to Pemberton campus gym
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $84600 - $103400. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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