Senior Communications Manager

Plastic Bank is on a mission to serve humanity by stopping plastic pollution and ending poverty. We believe in rising to the occasion, taking action, and becoming the change that the world needs. Plastic Bank is looking for a seasoned, purpose-driven Senior Communications Manager in British Columbia who can turn impact into headlines, data into stories, and partnerships into powerful narratives while protecting and elevating the brand. Your goal will be to amplify our global movement with clear, compelling, human-centered communications across media, partners, and digital channels. You will shape how we show up to the world, ensuring our voice is indisputable, bold, and authentic. Key responsibilities: Lead and own Plastic Bank’s external communications planning and creation Ensure brand and messaging consistency across all teams and touchpoints Conceptualize and create fast-paced, trendy digital campaigns Translate impact into stories for web, social, events, and partners Track SOV and sentiment, and optimize marketing communications based on performance Guide, manage and supervise community managers for Plastic Bank and its founders’ channels Work closely with the content engine team of video editors, content creators, and graphic designers Collaborate with and support Plastic Bank's broader marketing team on cross-functional projects Own and manage Plastic Bank's digital asset library, ensuring asset approvals and classification are on-brand Develop and update Plastic Bank's website content in line with product, tech and brand teams Develop, follow and support crisis communication protocols with fast, clear, and authentic responses Position Plastic Bank’s leadership as go-to voices in poverty alleviation, social impact, circular economy, ESG, EPR, and plastic offsets Build and nurture relationships with global, sustainability, business, and impact media Plan, write, and distribute press releases, features, interviews, media pitches, briefing docs, and talking points Support and manage two Community Managers Key requirements: At least 6 years of hands‑on (not supervisory) experience in communications on brand or agency side, ideally working on projects related to sustainability, environmental and social impact English speaker with exceptional writing and editing skills Strong storytelling ability — can move between executive voice, campaign voice, and impact voice Able to switch from campaign copywriting to social media captioning, video scripts to thought‑leader POVs, press release to op‑ed without losing the thread Comfortable working cross‑functionally with marketing, partnerships, and impact teams across different time zones Strategic, organized, and confident presenting to leadership A strategic brain with creative instincts — you can see the bigger narrative and the tiny detail Willing to evolve — unlearn what doesn’t work and relearn what does Proven experience securing meaningful coverage and managing media relationships Nice‑to‑haves: Experience in a global, multi‑market agency or organization Familiarity with ESG reporting, impact communications, or supply‑chain storytelling Event/speaker placement experience (forums, sustainability summits, brand stages) Experience managing a team of direct reports What success looks like: Plastic Bank’s story is consistently, indisputably, and effectively told across paid, earned and owned channels Our impact (plastic collected, lives improved) is communicated in ways people understand and remember Our partners are proud to share our content Our leadership is recognized as go‑to voices on subjects of relevance Our brand presence grows year on year and matches the scale of our mission Screening Process: Applicants shortlisted based on submission (profile and portfolio) – Include a link to your work portfolio on your resume Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Head of People and Culture and asked to submit an assessment Qualifying candidates will be interviewed by Director Global Brand Strategy Finalists will be interviewed by VP – Global Head of Marketing & Brand Engagement If you’re interested in learning more about our mission and operations before a potential interview, consider signing up for a free Impact Account on our home page. Equal Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, disabilities, or any other legally protected factor. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. #J-18808-Ljbffr