Head Of Pr & Communications

Description

At Neo, we’re disrupting the future of finance. What matters most to us is challenging the status quo and providing a better financial future for all Canadians. We’re working everyday to reinvent the way Canadians spend, save, and grow their money - all together, in one place. We’re creating a seamless digital experience, with the modern day features you’ve come to expect. Our products speak for themselves - the Neo card was voted best cash back card in Canada and the Neo Money account was voted best bank account in Canada.

Backed by world class investors, we’ve raised $299M and are one of a few Canadian tech companies that have reached ‘unicorn’ status - valued over $1B. Check out the full story here.

As the Head of Public Relations and Communications, you will conceptualize and strategically execute external and internal engagement activities. You will be responsible for managing all day-to-day PR activities, including a variety of high-visibility press, influencer and editorial programs designed to drive awareness, engagement and brand equity. This is a hands-on role in which you will work closely with senior leadership to advise, influence and prepare both internal and external communications, ensuring information flows in a timely and effective manner.

If you have a passion for big challenges and want to make your mark with transformative products and technologies, come join our team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Liaise with the media and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
• Direct and implement an integrated strategic external relations approach to support and advance the business strategy
• Collaborate with our People Team to develop and execute innovative internal communication strategies, ensuring timely flow of information and amplification of culture
• Ensure all communication is cohesive with the brand image
• Coordinate and prepare Neo team members for public appearances and events
• Draft written content such as press releases for mass media or company website
• Proactively identify challenges and emerging issues and build issues management and incident response plan be executed as needed
• Support senior leadership in the planning and execution of activities to foster mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders so that our interactions are strategic, coordinated and consistent
• Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership

Who we are looking for:

• Experience advising and preparing senior leaders for external and internal communications
• 7+ years of experience in communication for external and internal communication, particularly with written communication
• Ability to work well under pressure and creatively solve problems
• University degree in communications, government relations, and/or media relations