Media Relations Specialist

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada G&F Financial Group Full time
About Beem Credit Union

Beem Credit Union, a leading financial institution, is a joint venture between Gulf & Fraser and Interior Savings. With over $ billion in total assets under administration, we are the second largest provincially regulated credit union in BC. Our mission is to provide exceptional financial services to our members, fostering a culture of financial wellness and community involvement.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Relations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Communications department, you will be responsible for developing and executing our PR strategy, building and maintaining relationships with media professionals, and leading crisis communications management. If you have a passion for storytelling, media relations, and strategic communications, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • PR Strategy
    • Develop and contribute to our communications strategy, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and values.
    • Develop and execute our PR strategy, communicating with relevant stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure employees are informed and engaged in PR initiatives.
    • Establish and maintain standards, guidelines, and procedures for corporate and branch public relations.
  • Media & Public Communications
    • Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets to facilitate timely and effective public communications.
    • Manage external public relations through press releases, corporate annual reports, and earned and paid media articles.
    • Pitch news story ideas, coordinate interviews, and manage media inquiries to secure positive news and media coverage.
    • Manage media and press releases on behalf of Beem, promoting positive reception and consistent brand recognition.
    • Lead crisis communication planning, ensuring readiness of key spokespeople.
    • Convey our brand and values through member and employee storytelling.
  • PR Analytics
    • Conduct research, insights, customer data, and analytics to measure PR and social media effectiveness, inform decisions, and make recommendations.
  • Collaboration
    • Partner with the Communications team to execute public relations strategy and maintain a flow of planned and reactive communications.
    • Partner with Beem's departments and branches as necessary in planning and executing PR-relevant projects and campaigns.
Requirements
  • Degree in business, communications, or marketing.
  • Minimum years' experience in public relations and/or corporate communications.
  • Experience building and maintaining proactive PR strategy.
  • Experience in a fast-changing organization; experience with PR surrounding M&A initiatives is a strong asset.
What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary, reviewed annually.
  • An incentive bonus plan.
  • Extended health care, dental coverage, and disability coverage.
  • Favorable vacation benefits - paid time off to recharge.
  • RRSP with Employer contributions, and the option to contribute yourself.
  • Special banking perks - including mortgage and lending products.
About Our Values
  • Build Together: You are a team player who thrives on collaboration, sparks ideas, and fosters inclusivity.
  • Own It: You are ready to take charge, drive change, and deliver outstanding results.
  • Lead with Agility: You are a dynamic, adaptable thinker who thrives on challenge and innovation.
  • Driven by Curiosity: You are eager to explore, learn, and shape the future.


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