Senior Advisor - Public Relations

Senior Advisor - Public Relations

Permanent position

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION

Reporting to the Public Relations Manager, the incumbent is a communications expert who participates in developing and deploying strategic corporate communication initiatives to support the needs and objectives of the company, its various business units and its executives. S/he is an expert in media relations, writing, editing, and planning, and demonstrates thoughtful and creative thinking. The successful candidate will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders and be seen as a trusted partner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the adherence to corporate organizational culture, strategies and procedures to connect to the Company’s objectives and priorities
• Work in collaboration with other communications and marketing teams to contribute to departmental objectives
• Write, revise, and edit a variety of compelling communication material intended for external audiences through various communication channels (press releases, presentations, speeches, videos, talking points)
• Represent the organization’s operations and values with external stakeholders when hosting at the International Head Office
• Develop integrated communication documentation, plans and messaging to support business objectives and execute these plans with rigor and professionalism
• Develop and maintain close ties with local, national, and international business and entertainment press
• Participate in the management of crises or issues as required
• Manage projects and initiatives to support external communication and reputation needs for different business units and functions, including media relations and media monitoring
• Track and ensure timely, professional responses to internal or external inquiries
• Conduct research as needed

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume and collaborative environment
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or Communications
• Six to eight years of relevant experience in public relations agency or corporate PR department
• Strong interpersonal and corporate skills
• Professionalism, good judgment for work on projects touching all levels of the organization, including the CEO office
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel occasionally
• Strong media relations skills and media contacts
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to successfully prioritize needs and handle shifting priorities and ambiguous situations
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, if required
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office tools
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written
• Very good knowledge of business and entertainment media
• Attention to detail
• Autonomy and initiative
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and build trust at all levels of the organization

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

Here Is An Overview

• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.