Bilingual French Sr Media Relations Manager

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_strong__u_Job Description_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p_For this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: ,QC,Canada | , Canada;,BC,Canada;,MB,Canada;Kingston,ON,Canada;Montreal,QC,Canada;Toronto,ON,Canada;Vancouver,BC,Canada;Winnipeg,MB,Canada_p__br /__/p__strong_Notified_/strong_ is seeking a _strong_Bilingual French_/strong_ _strong_Sr. Media Relations Manager_/strong_ in Canada. _strong_The Manager must be able to conduct business in both French & English. _/strong_The Sr. Media Relations Manager will be responsible for expanding the distribution footprint for GlobeNewswire (www.globenewswire.com) press release content with primary focus in media, managing media partners, expanding journalist database, cultivating relationships and establishing a network with journalists and content creators. This manager will also collect and identify trends in content production and distribution venues, promote brand and content readership and assist in managing distribution products and roadmap projects._p__br /__/p__strong__u_Responsibilities_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p__strong_Essential Duties: _/strong__p__br /__/p__ul__li_Proactively promote and market news content to traditional and online/digital media outlets including all tiers of news organizations, online news portals, and industry-specific media._/li__li_Build solid, trusted relationships with content partners and to identify cost-effective delivery channels to maximize distribution and footprint of GlobeNewswire news content in North America, with focus primarily in Canada. _/li__li_Direct the development of newsfeed setup from content marketing to completion of distribution setup, with the support from internal development team. Produce and manage goals, schedules and milestones of newsfeed projects._/li__li_Establish, prioritize and execute tasks to drive efficiencies; plan and complete projects within scheduling parameters. Adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment and work independently to adjust priorities accordingly._/li__li_On-going relationship management with media partners which includes making sure newsfeeds are operating without issues and partners’ requests are timely managed. _/li__li_Maintain and prepare appropriate content access and usage agreements for content partners; work with corporate legal counsels to execute legal agreements._/li__li_Collaborate with marketing, commercial, and sales team on GlobeNewswire distribution network expansion plan and to define strategy and deliverables._/li__li_Active engagement on social media to promote the brand and products._/li__li_Produce whitepapers, blog posts, and newsletters that provide valuable insights to clients and journalists as industry subject experts. _/li__li_Plan, sponsor, and participate in media conferences or IR/PR industry events to promote brand, products, services to journalists/media communities. _/li__li_Research and actively identify emerging trends in digital news design, SEO, social media, mobile app development to ensure the organization uses and meet the latest technologies in content delivery._/li__li_Work with internal senior management team on product planning and marketing. Be enthusiastic contributing to all departments in the organization._/li__/ul__p__br /__/p__strong__u_Education_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p__strong_Minimum Qualifications: _/strong__p__br /__/p__ul__li_Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, media, public relations, and digital marketing, or a related field required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements. _/li__/ul__p__br /__/p__strong__u_Experience_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p__ul__li_10 years of experience in communications, journalism, media, public relations, and digital marketing, or related field, which includes 7+ years of business development experience with media (agency environment is a plus). Digital content development and/or production experience is a plus. Proven success in business development. Proficient in prospecting, building rapport, and closing business. _/li__/ul__p__br /__/p__strong__u_Specific Knowledge And Skills_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p__ul__li_Established contacts in content marketing and established relationship with online media outlets; tracked record in content partnership development. Familiar with media landscape and communities throughout Canada and the Quebec province. _/li__li_Extensive hands-on experience with, and a thorough understanding of, all forms of digital content and delivery, online marketing, including display, web sites, social media._/li__li_Basic understanding of various technologies in content format and delivery mechanisms (plain-text, XML, HTML, NewsML, metadata, etc.) required. Familiarity and comfortable with communicating technical requirements and learning complex backend tools on product platforms._/li__li_Superior relationship management and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience delivering compelling presentations to large audiences._/li__li_Self-starter with excellent time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Detail oriented. _/li__li_Prior professional experience working with minimal supervision._/li__li_Embrace sharing ideas and debating on opinions; collaborative attitude and strong work ethic._/li__li_Strong knowledge of SEO and social media trends._/li__li_Experience in designing/developing apps or websites for mobile devices is a plus_/li__li_Previous background in newswire and media industry._/li__li_Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel and Power Point required._/li__li_Bilingual in English and French required. _/li__li_Willingness to travel to participate in industry events._/li__/ul__p__br /__/p__strong__u_Travel / Physical Demands_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p__ul__li_Travel typically less than 20%. Hybrid or remote work model. No special physical demands required._/li__/ul__p__br /__/p_Don't forget to join our online talent community and "Like" Notified Careers on Facebook to receive updates about exciting opportunities and network with other Notified employees!_p__br /__/p__strong__u_What’s Next…_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p_Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our in-house recruitment team to kick-start the recruitment process (preliminary assessments and/or telephone interview)._p__br /__/p__strong_Don’t meet every single requirement?_/strong__p__br /__/p_Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Notified, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidates for this or other roles._p__br /__/p_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled_p__br /__/p__strong__u_About Us_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p_Connecting people with each other and the right information is mission critical. Our Company develops innovative cloud-based technology to make it easier, more effective and more efficient to make the right connections. Our solutions put people in sync with each other and the right information, so they gain the insight needed to reach better decisions on the issues that matter most. We do it with a laser focus on reliability._p__br /__/p_The Company is a leading provider of technology-driven, communication services, serving Fortune 1000 companies and other clients in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail, financial services, public safety, technology and healthcare. For more than 30 years, we have been leading the way in hosted and cloud-based solutions._p__br /__/p_Our solutions connect people with each other and the information needed to gain insights for better decisions on the issues that matter most – _strong_Information to Insight._/strong__p__br /__/p_Our Company has sales and/or operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin and South America and is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and Other Protected Categories. Our Company welcomes and encourages applications of individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process._p__br /__/p__strong__u_About The Team_/u__/strong__p__br /__/p_Notified® is a business segment within Intrado, and is the world’s only communications cloud for events, public relations, and investor relations to drive meaningful insights and outcomes. Our Events Cloud enables event planners, marketers, and communications professionals to create unforgettable experiences which build brand and community engagement through hybrid events, conferences, trade shows, town halls, and product launches. Notified’s PR Cloud enables public relations professionals to reach global audiences, monitor brand sentiment, send press releases via GlobeNewswire®, measure success, and drive earned media. Navigate the media landscape and tap into real-time analytics from an integrated, intelligent, and easy-to-use platform. The Investor Relations Cloud enables investor relations professionals to manage communications – earnings calls, regulatory filings, press releases, investor days, and IR Websites – to maximize shareholder value. Activate your market strategy and manage dynamic communications and regulatory requirements from one platform._p__br /__/p_At Notified we place a lot of value in giving our clients the solutions and support they need to operate efficiently and successfully. This same desire we use to set our customers up for success applies to our employees as well. Notified is committed to helping our employees and their families maintain a healthy work/life balance, to build a financially secure future. Self-development and learning are key with all our global employees having access to our internal learning and development university DevelopU for career and skills enhancement.

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