Communications Manager

Location: Toronto, Canada; hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Salary: CAD 86,000–107,000 annually, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global is a car-sharing marketplace connecting guests with trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France.

What you will do

• Create integrated communications plans, lead seasonal press outreach, manage PR and social tracking, and draft campaign key messages for Canada.
• Build relationships with traditional and new media reporters, influencers, agency partners, and community members.
• Manage reactive press requests and develop data- and research-driven stories about hirify.global’s community and brand.
• Draft strategies and press statements for policy, trust, and safety issues, while responding effectively during crises.
• Identify newsworthy host and guest stories, emerging trends, product innovation, thought leadership, and company performance opportunities.
• Manage strategic partnerships and collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Host Success, Claims, Trust & Safety, Operations, Product, Government Relations, and Business Development.

Requirements

• Five or more years of agency or in-house experience in PR and social media or influencer relations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, media relations expertise, and the ability to identify compelling stories.
• Experience planning and executing proactive press projects such as data-driven pitches, trend reports, press trips, or partnerships.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, prioritization, delegation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Meltwater, Cision, or similar communications software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in the automotive, marketplace, or travel industry.
• Experience with data tools such as DOMO or Redshift.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity, competitive benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a retirement employer match.
• Learning and Development stipend, cell phone and internet stipend, hirify.global travel credit, and host matching program.
• Hybrid and office employees receive in-office lunch, snacks, and activities.
• Inclusive workplace committed to building a diverse team.