Vice President of Corporate Communications

4 weeks ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ApplyBoard Inc. Full time
Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

ApplyBoard is dedicated to streamlining the study abroad journey by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions through a user-friendly and personalized platform. As a mission-driven, rapidly growing organization, we have been attracting passionate individuals for over eight years, all motivated to eliminate barriers to global education. Our six core values guide our mission to Educate the World and form the basis of our unique organizational culture. With a strong commitment to diversity, we ensure our team reflects the students from over 140 countries that we serve.

Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, we are seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs to support the ApplyBoard business. This results-oriented communications executive will lead and implement innovative internal and external communication strategies and initiatives that engage employees, safeguard and elevate ApplyBoard's brand, and align with strategic business objectives.

Location: This is a remote position, with occasional travel required for specific events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic internal and external communications guidance, planning, and execution to senior business leaders at ApplyBoard.
  • Support the President in developing engagement strategies and thought leadership, including identifying and executing media, employee, and public speeches/events.
  • Contribute to shaping and driving the internal and external narrative for strategic priorities.
  • Safeguard and enhance ApplyBoard's reputation through proactive public relations campaigns and issues management. Act as a spokesperson for ApplyBoard as necessary.
  • Lead a high-performing team of Corporate Communications professionals, effectively coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
  • Build strong relationships and collaborate with communications counterparts, business partners, and functional partners to bring ApplyBoard's strategies and culture to life for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to change communications initiatives in collaboration with business leaders.
  • Drive best practices and processes for media relations and issues management within the team, department, and global communications community.
  • Enhance the effectiveness of ApplyBoard's internal and external communications channels.

Why Work Here:

  • Impact Business Priorities: Collaborate with the President, leadership team, and a diverse range of senior stakeholders.
  • Recognition: Your contributions will be acknowledged and valued.
  • Work Environment: Enjoy an inclusive, flexible, and enjoyable workplace.
  • Opportunities for Growth.

Qualifications:

  • Proven expertise in media relations.
  • Ability to consistently prioritize and deliver senior-level communications counsel to executives.
  • Strong business acumen and sound communications judgment to navigate ApplyBoard's ecosystem.
  • Develop strategies and recommendations that enhance and protect the ApplyBoard brand.
  • Exhibit behaviors aligned with ApplyBoard's leadership profile and risk appetite.
  • Minimum of 12-15 years in Corporate Communications, demonstrating a balance of external and internal experience.
  • A University Degree, preferably in journalism or public relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in global/international communications.

We appreciate your interest in ApplyBoard and our mission to Educate the World. While we receive a high volume of applications for each role, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

ApplyBoard is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring and selection process.

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