Manager, Communications

at  WWF

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT WWF-CANADA

You’ll work with a team of passionate people interested in creating a Canada with abundant wildlife, where nature and people thrive. Here are some other benefits of working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation time and personal days
• Training and development budget to support your professional goals
• Flexible working arrangements and telecommuting

Marketing and Communications (Marcom) - Communications Hybrid - Montreal, Quebec
Starting Salary Range: $76,850 - $83,000 (commensurate upon related experience and skills)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be bilingual in English and French with a solid command of speaking and writing in both languages.
• Post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of communications, translation, journalism, professional writing or similar OR 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• 4+ years’ experience in communications, event planning, journalism, or writing role with demonstrated skill and ability to manage complex scientific, political, or technical content.
• Ability to work with senior management and offices in different locations across different time zones.
• Strong project coordination background with track record of managing multiple projects within given timelines and in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience working in a conservation environment is an asset.
• Media training is an asset.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and leading direct reports.
• Identify & align with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

• Identify and leverage opportunities to position the organization’s voice and brand in the Quebec and Canadian marketplace.
• Develop and lead the execution of communication strategies, plans and activities in support of WWF-Canada’s conservation priorities with guidance from the Vice President, Communications and in consultation with the Senior Manager, Communications.
• Create content for French language materials to support communication initiatives.
• Review all translated French language materials for accuracy, and consistent brand voice and tone.
• Manage all work provided by staff translator positions and part-time contractors tied to translation and conservation initiatives.
• Cultivate, train and manage a pool of freelance translators.
• Manage the output, performance, and provide feedback to the Specialist, Translation.
• Working with the Specialist, Translation, assist with establishing their performance goals and individual development plan.
• Manage the translation budget.
• Fact checking (in conjunction with the organization’s Conservation teams) and copy editing to produce high-quality outward facing content that represents WWF-Canada.
• Collaborate with the Specialist, Social Media to translate, review and post content on French-language social platforms as needed.
• Provide support to the corporate partnerships team for front-facing partnership materials.
• Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors and event sponsors as needed
• Assist the Communications team, as required, with other related duties contributing to the mandate and successful operation of the department and organization.