Manager, Communications

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Communications will work closely with the Senior Director, Communications to develop and execute integrated internal and external communications for Omnicom Media (OM) Canada and its agencies.

This role will play a key role in bringing OM’s business, people and culture to life through compelling communications that strengthen employee engagement, elevate OM’s employer brand and build awareness of our people, capabilities and culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Senior Director, Communications in the development and execution of OM Canada’s internal and external communications strategy.
• Lead day-to-day internal communications, including editorial calendars, employee newsletters, leadership communications, announcements and other content that keeps employees informed, connected and engaged.
• Partner with People/HR to develop communications supporting OM’s employer brand, including culture, engagement, learning and development, recruitment, DEI and community initiatives.
• Develop content across OM Canada’s communications channels, including social media, websites, intranet and other internal platforms.
• Support external communications and PR initiatives that elevate OM Canada, its agencies, leadership, people and culture.
• Manage OM Canada’s intranet and internal content strategy, ensuring information is timely, relevant and engaging.
• Partner with agency and functional teams to identify stories, initiatives and moments that can be amplified internally and externally.
• Liaise with Global Communications teams to ensure alignment with global messaging, priorities and initiatives while ensuring communications are relevant to the Canadian market.
• Partner with Marketing and Design teams to develop communications and marketing materials that support OM’s brand and employer-brand priorities.
• Support key employee events, leadership communications, town halls and other culture-building initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7–10 years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, PR, marketing or a related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience developing and executing internal and external communications programs.
• Strong understanding of social media, digital communications and content development.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships across teams and levels of an organization.
• Proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership from idea through execution.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business or a related field preferred.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
• Experience in media, advertising, marketing or professional services is an asset.

Why Join Omnicom Media Canada

At Omnicom Media Canada, careers are designed for growth. We’ve purposefully crafted a transformative talent experience built with accountability in action - focused on community, impact, and opportunity.

Community - We build a culture where our people show up for each other, grow together, and win together.

Impact - Your work creates real outcomes — for clients, for the business, and for the industry.

Opportunity - We give you the runway, resources, and support to keep rising — on your terms and at your pace.

This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Expected Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.

• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.

• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.

• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.

• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Salary range $70,000 - $75,000

To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice/