Description
Meet Benevity
Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits.
About the job at Benevity
As our External Communications Manager, you'll be the AVP of Brand & Communications' right hand on everything Benevity says to press, clients and the market , assisting with media relations, crisis communications, and the executive voice that carries our point of view into the sector.
Responsibilities
- Media Relations: Assist in media pitching and build lasting relationships with journalists and outlets that help Benevity reach new audiences.
- PR Agency Management: Assist in managing the PR agency alongside the Director of Brand & Communications.
- Executive Visibility: Lead the strategy for securing meaningful speaking opportunities for Benevity's executives.
- Executive POV Development: Develop Benevity's executives' points of view alongside the brand and editorial lead.
- Executive Ghostwriting: Ghostwrite articles, speeches and presentations for Benevity's executive leaders.
- Thought-Leadership Alignment: Partner with the brand and editorial lead to ensure executive and thought-leadership content aligns with Impact Labs data and research.
- Crisis Preparedness: Build and maintain a crisis communications playbook with clear escalation paths to the Director and executive leadership.
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in external communications, PR or corporate communications, with at least 3 years leading media relations or crisis communications for a B2B brand.
- Media & Speaking Relationships: A track record of securing high-quality media placements and speaking opportunities.
- Executive Communications: Demonstrated experience developing executive point-of-view content and ghostwriting speeches, articles or presentations.
- Writing & Storytelling: Sharp, provocative writing and editorial judgment.
- Collaborative & Adaptable: A collaborative mindset, with the flexibility to adapt quickly across press, client and executive audiences.
Benefits
At Benevity, we offer innovative work, growth opportunities, caring co-workers and a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose. We embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being.