Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Overview

Summary: The Senior Manager, Communications, will lead HUB’s external and internal communications strategy in Canada. This role is responsible for shaping HUB’s public reputation through media relations, executive positioning, and thought leadership, while also strengthening internal engagement through strategic and relevant employee communications. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer, strategic thinker, and collaborative partner who can connect external storytelling with internal engagement. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of HUB’s Corporate Communications team—protecting and promoting HUB’s brand reputation internally and externally across Canada.
• Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies, including securing interviews, managing story opportunities, and placing leadership-authored content.
• Build and maintain relationships with key national, regional, and trade media; collaborate with external PR agencies or consultants when appropriate.
• Anticipate and address potential public relations opportunities or issues, advising Canadian leadership and communications partners on appropriate strategies.
• Lead the creation and editing of a wide range of communications materials for internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with HUB’s brand voice and business goals.
• Partner closely with the President of Canada, Canadian leadership team, and internal subject matter experts to advance HUB’s thought leadership and reputation.
• Collaborate with regional leads to support internal communications initiatives that drive employee engagement and understanding of HUB’s strategy, values, and business priorities (e.g., executive messaging, internal announcements, town halls, intranet content).
• Lead development, translation, and distribution of monthly internal communications to Canada employees.
• Oversee development and maintenance of HUB Canada media materials, including media kits, talking points, presentations, and digital/visual assets.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage and PR performance; share insights and recommendations to strengthen communication impact.
• Collaborate across the Corporate Communications and Marketing teams to align messaging, campaigns, and content across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in communications—preferably in a corporate or agency environment—with exposure to both internal and external communications.
• Proven track record in developing and executing media relations strategies and producing strong press and publicity materials.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business topics into clear, engaging messages for multiple audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience supporting executives with message development and thought leadership initiatives.
• Knowledge of media monitoring, analytics, and database tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater, Brandwatch, Critical Mention).
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

Salary & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 – $112,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level.

HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include extended health benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid‑time‑off benefits, and eligible bonuses, and commissions for some positions.

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required.