Communications Specialist

WHO IS RATEHUB?

We’re a company on a mission - We are a unique Canadian Fintech that is the one stop shop for all financial needs of the consumer - Save, Spend, Borrow, Invest, and Protect. Every single team member, from product & engineering to sales & marketing, finance, operations, and everything in between is obsessed with one thing;  helping Canadians make better financial choices. And we’re pretty great at it, too. Via our digital application technology and our award-winning in-house brokerages, we help over 2M Canadians per month make a positive impact on their finances. We have many unique businesses - a mortgage brokerage, a life insurance brokerage, a home and auto insurance brokerage, a mortgage originations and servicing business, a Financial Services Marketplace and a content business across Ratehub and MoneySense. 365 days a year we deliver our users the best online mortgage experience, personalized Credit Card and Loans options, and cheaper auto & home insurance policies than they typically get from their existing financial adviser. 

Changing how people make financial choices isn’t easy, though. We know that achieving our mission is full of challenges; challenges that can be complex and often unexpected, but that are always interesting, rewarding, and fun to solve as a team. This is where you come in. We are on the hunt for the right kind of people to join us and help lead us forward to continued growth.

We’re looking for a Communications Specialist to join our Everyday Banking team, which specializes in credit cards, chequing and savings accounts, investing and loans, as well as our Insurance team, which specializes in auto, home, travel and life. 

The Communications Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution of Ratehub.ca’s communications strategies, focusing on our Everyday Banking and Insurance business units. The candidate will plan and execute PR campaigns to build brand awareness of, and drive traffic to, Ratehub.ca.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute media outreach activities to build brand awareness for Ratehub.ca within the Everyday Banking and Insurance business units
• Support the development of a quarterly media pitch schedule
• Identify industry trends and other news opportunities to develop and pitch relevant and compelling stories
• Build, maintain, and engage with a network of media outlets
• Write, edit, and circulate media pitches, press releases, and other communications materials and coordinate interviews
• Develop well-researched interview briefing materials for our spokespeople
• Monitor, track, and report on media coverage
• Collaborate closely with the content and marketing team on PR initiatives
• Execute PR strategies for company announcements, including partnership and product news
• Maintain event and awards calendar and assist in coordinating opportunities for the leadership team
• Support the Marketing team as-needed: develop and execute PR initiatives in support of the company’s brand marketing strategy, brainstorming cross-functional campaigns, conducting research, executing surveys and developing data reports, building the companies’ and the individual public profiles of leadership teams through strategic and unique PR activities, and other marketing tasks

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years experience in a role focused on PR or marketing with commensurate skills executing PR
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline
• A resourceful and self-motivated individual with the ability to communicate effectively in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft high-quality, impactful story ideas for media 
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Proactive, adaptable, and a strong problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Knowledge of financial products is not required, but an interest in personal finance and empowering Canadians to make informed financial decisions is a must

CULTURE FIT:

• Members first - we prioritise the interests and needs of our members above all else. We solve member pain points and focus on member satisfaction. We start with members, and end with the P&L.
• Growth mindset  - we set ambitious goals and challenge the status quo. We take responsible risks and are accountable for our actions.
• Better together - we are One team with One common goal. We make our footprint bigger than our foot, leave our egos at the door, support each other to achieve great results as One company. 
• Run after problems - we tackle problems head on and focus on finding solutions. Obstacles are seen as opportunities for growth and innovation. We have the hard conversations and choose the harder right over the easier wrong. And we do it with a smile.
• Measure Learn Iterate Innovate - we focus on getting things done. We measure what matters, iterate, learn, iterate many times in a data-driven way, which is how we will innovate.

JOB PERKS:

• Competitive salary: We know it’s expensive to live/work in Canada
• Remote-first organization: we love opportunities to get together as a team, but for the most part we offer our employees the flexibility to work anywhere in Canada
• Flexible hours: Enjoy a couple more hours of sleep in the morning, if you want
• Benefits: Health is wealth! A benefits package with no employee contribution required
• Perks: RRSP matching program, individual training allowance, fun team socials (remote AND in-person) and more!

This job posting is for a currently open vacancy.

AI technology is not used in the screening and assessment process of our recruitment.

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000.