Specialist, Communications

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support Canadian media and influencer relations at Wealthsimple. Proactively identify compelling narratives that further our business objectives. Lead the team’s speaker, events and award strategy in Canada and the US, including research, applications and spokesperson prep. Support company news and product release communications as they happen. Manage key communications materials, including company-wide messaging and metrics. Support relevant client communications, including response and communications strategy for potential issues and incidents. Develop on-brand media materials, including press releases, key messaging, briefing materials, pitch notes and more. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant media and influencers and always be looking for ways to do it all in a better, smarter, more innovative way. You'll need 3-5 years of experience in PR/communications with strong media and influencer relationships in Canada. An understanding of Canada’s political landscape, results-oriented and can measure impact beyond surface metrics like “impressions” is helpful. A clear, concise and grammatical writer with a professional and diplomatic mindset. Not afraid to give and receive candid feedback, in service of doing truly great work. Excited about working at the intersection of technology and finance and scrappy, creative and likes to get things done. A natural self-starter, if you see a problem you raise it and immediately begin seeking a solution. Agency experience is preferred.