We’re looking for a Corporate Communications Specialist to help us craft and execute internal and external communications that support our business objectives and help us build, foster and continually improve Hootsuite’s brand recognition and reputation. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders on organization-wide initiatives, driving brand and executive leadership positions externally and supporting and championing the employee experience. While working remotely or in a hybrid work arrangement, a blend of virtual (in accordance with Hootsuite’s distributed workforce strategy), and in Hootsuite’s Vancouver or Toronto office, you will report our Senior Manager, External Communications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support the creation of external press releases, media lists, media pitches, speaking proposals, briefing materials, blog posts, and other communications materials to help reinforce Hootsuite’s leadership in social media management.
• Track and analyze media coverage to regularly share with stakeholders and inform future initiatives.
• Monitor and manage Hootsuite’s corporate intranet for effectiveness and alignment with internal communications practices
• Support Corporate Communications leaders in the planning, implementation and content curation for our most critical all-employee touchpoints, such as our annual Kick-Off, Town Halls and other similar global events.
• Plan and execute internal touchpoints, such as Hootcheck and ELT Q+A
• Coordinate and facilitate internal communications tools and mechanisms, including messaging cascades, focus groups, surveys, and more
• Support the preparation of award applications and speaking opportunity requests
• Nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help tell the stories that matter to our customers, partners and employees on our communication channels
• Perform other related internal and external comms duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Considerable relevant experience with PR and/or corporate communications experience. Strong writing skills, with a focus on accuracy, creativity and persuasion.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach.
• Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
• Interpersonal Savvy: relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Creativity and Innovation: seeks new and better ways of doing things, generates original and imaginative ideas
• Priority Setting: focuses time/energy on the most important issues/opportunities. Clearly understand how to assess the importance of tasks and decisions

WHO YOU ARE:

• Tenacious. You are determined to succeed, and you are motivated by the success of customers, colleagues and the community.
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:Step Up: Show the world what it looks like to live and work by these guiding principles. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best  work without compromising who they are. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.