Are you a natural storyteller with a sharp eye for strategy and a passion for building brand visibility? If so, the Senior External Communications Specialist role at Northbridge may be a great fit for you!
Why Join Us
At Northbridge Financial, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and impact. We offer:
- Opportunities to shape the voice of leading Canadian brands
- A dynamic environment where your ideas drive real visibility
- Professional growth through diverse projects and media engagement
About the Role
Northbridge Financial is looking for a Senior External Communications Specialist to shape how our brands show up in the world. You’ll craft compelling content, engage with media, and amplify our voice across multiple platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love connecting strategy with impact, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Draft press releases and manage media inquiries
- Build proactive media outreach strategies and pitch stories
- Manage relationships with PR agency partners and media contacts
- Support subject matter experts with talking points and media training
- Copywrite and proofread external communications (blogs, ads, social, web, etc.)
- Lead creation of our yearly Public Accountability Statement
- Report on brand visibility and content effectiveness
- Create social videos for NBFC brands
What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in communications, PR, or marketing
- 5+ years of external communications experience (B2B or B2C)
- Strong media relations and PR agency management experience
- Proven content marketing and campaign development skills
- Excellent writing, project management, and interpersonal abilities
- Crisis communication experience an asset; French proficiency a plus
Who we are:
We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.
At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.
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Northbridge Financial Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
105 Adelaide Street West, Suite 700, ,, Toronto, Ontario , Canada, M5H 1P9
