Senior Manager, Public Relations (13 Month Fixed Term Contract)

The role

You will develop and drive corporate and industry stories across North America and Quebec to advance the company narrative. You will advise senior leaders, manage media relationships, and execute communications in a fast-paced technology environment.

What you will do

• Develop and drive corporate and industry stories in North America and Quebec
• Shape the company point-of-view on policy-related topics in Canada and the US
• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers in tech and business
• Lead proactive media engagement and pitching across Canada and Quebec
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leaders to align communication initiatives
• Coordinate with data science and business analyst teams for data storytelling
• Write, edit, and produce communications including presentations, press releases, and speeches
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and executives
• Lead communications in high-pressure situations and crisis communications
• Establish objectives and measurement frameworks to assess communications effectiveness

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or external communications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Experience building media relationships and securing opportunities with press
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with data storytelling, issues management, crisis communications, measurement, and communications planning
• Fluency in English as a working language

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, fintech, SaaS, or another fast-paced business environment
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian media landscape and Quebec
• Bilingualism in English and French
• Familiarity with Monday.com or comparable project management tools

Benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities
• Global mobility
• Benefits designed to support you

About the company

Lightspeed is a cloud commerce platform that helps merchants innovate and scale. Founded in Montreal in 2005, the company is dual-listed on the NYSE and TSX.