Manager, Communications and Marketing

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute integrated multi-channel communications and marketing strategies and operations
• Act as the primary point of contact for media enquiries and manage media relations
• Provide detailed analysis, briefing notes, and recommendations to academic and executive leadership regarding contentious media issues
• Write and edit high-quality copy and content to advance Faculty-wide strategic priorities, including digital and philanthropic content
• Ensure all marketing and communication collateral adheres to brand identity and University style guides
• Manage and maintain the Faculty's presence across various social media platforms
• Supervise, mentor, and direct the activities of staff members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Minimum five years of professional communication and writing experience
• Proven experience in multi-channel marketing strategy and brand management
• Experience in media relations, issues management, and serving as a media spokesperson
• Experience writing engaging content for digital platforms and philanthropic purposes (e.g., donor reports, funding proposals)
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience editing text in Adobe InDesign
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, research, and proofreading skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the legal and business community
• Experience leading internal committees or working groups

About the Company

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest and most prestigious professional faculties at the University of Toronto. As a member of the Faculty's Strategy Office, you will join a collaborative, high-performance team dedicated to engaging the global Jackman Law community and advancing the Faculty's world-class academic and public interest programs.