Public Relations & Communications Coordinator (EdTech)

Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; in-person work from a hirify.global office is required

Salary: $880–$1,120 CAD per week

Company

hirify.global is a cloud-based education technology company building learning environments and solutions for schools, campuses, and businesses.

What you will do

• Monitor daily media coverage and compile the company media scan.
• Maintain the media opportunity tracker and add earned coverage to the Newsroom.
• Build, format, and support drafting press releases and other communications materials.
• Draft social media copy for press release announcements.
• Track customer wins for quarterly earnings release outreach.
• Support communications reporting, research, and PR team workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and able to remain enrolled throughout the co-op; preference is given to students in an official co-op program.
• Able to work 40 hours per week and in person from a hirify.global office.
• Studies in marketing, communications, or journalism.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, strong organization, time management, and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and interest in artificial intelligence tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with WordPress or other content management systems.
• Experience with media monitoring, communications reporting, or analytics.
• Creativity, curiosity, and an interest in continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Learning and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD through the SkillsWave Program.
• Two paid days off for SkillsWave-related activities.
• Mental health services, employee assistance, financial planning, retirement planning, and wellness reimbursement.
• Two paid volunteer days, home internet reimbursement, employee recognition, referral programs, and social events.
• Dog-friendly office spaces at headquarters in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Melbourne.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed personally by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis; initial review is prioritized for applications submitted by September 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET.