Manager, Communications, Parental Leave

BCE Inc. • $80K — $95K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree and/or diploma in Communications
  • 3-5 years' experience in media or entertainment publicity
  • Experience leading and motivating a team
  • Proven track record for innovative communications strategies
  • Highly organized with project management skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Adequate knowledge of French for Quebec positions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead publicity support for Crave and CTV's entertainment portfolio
  • Execute integrated publicity strategies for series, specials, and events
  • Develop PR recommendations based on programming and audience insights
  • Manage day-to-day talent relations and media opportunities
  • Build relationships with industry partners and internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate across teams to align and execute publicity strategies
  • Track and assess campaign performance and generate insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
  • 35% discount on Bell services
  • Access to exclusive partner offers
  • Flexible work hours based on business needs
  • Support for professional development and team collaboration.
Full Job Description
Req Id: 432281

Summary

The Manager, Communications- Entertainment Content supports the development and execution of high-impact publicity strategies across Bell Media's Crave and CTV programming, working closely with the Senior Manager to drive successful press campaigns supporting entertainment content, talent and industry relationships, as well as company-wide objectives. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple priorities, helping to streamline processes, manage workloads, motivate the team and translate campaign performance into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead publicity support across Bell Media's entertainment portfolio, including Crave and CTV, partnering closely with the Senior Manager on high-priority programming campaigns
  • Support the development and execution of integrated publicity strategies and campaign plans for original and acquired series, specials, events and talent-led initiatives
  • Develop strategic PR recommendations based on programming objectives, audience priorities, talent opportunities, media landscapes and competitive activity
  • Manage day-to-day talent relations, including coordinating media opportunities, supporting talent briefing and preparation, managing expectations and fostering strong relationships with talent and representatives
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with industry partners, producers, studios, distributors, agencies, publicists and internal stakeholders to support successful campaigns
  • Work collaboratively with Marketing, Content, Production, Programming, Social, Digital and other internal teams to ensure publicity strategies are aligned and effectively executed
  • Manage campaign timelines, deliverables and priorities, ensuring teams are focused on the highest-impact opportunities and deadlines


  • Help streamline publicity processes and workflows, identifying efficiencies, improving tools and establishing best practices that enable the team to work more effectively
  • Support the Senior Manager in managing team workloads and priorities, balancing competing demands across multiple programming campaigns and ensuring appropriate resources are allocated
  • Provide guidance, mentorship and day-to-day support to junior team members, helping to motivate the team, foster collaboration and encourage professional development
  • Track and assess campaign performance, generating media, publicity and competitive reports that identify key results, insights, trends and opportunities
  • Translate campaign results and insights into clear, concise executive updates and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting impact, learnings, challenges and recommendations
  • Identify proactive media, talent and partnership opportunities that can amplify programming and strengthen Bell Media's entertainment brands
  • Support issues management and sensitive communications as required, providing strategic counsel and helping ensure consistent messaging across stakeholders
  • Represent the Publicity team in cross-functional meetings and working groups, ensuring publicity considerations are incorporated into programming and campaign planning from the outset
  • Contribute to the development of team strategy, planning tools, templates and processes that improve consistency, efficiency and overall campaign execution
  • Other duties as assigned


Critical Qualifications

  • University degree and/or diploma in Communications
  • 3-5 years' experience in media or entertainment publicity
  • Experience leading and motivating a team
  • Must have a proven track record for innovative communications strategies
  • Must be highly organized and able to juggle numerous projects simultaneously
  • Ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast paced environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and multi-task


Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Temporary - Full time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 10/06/2026

For work arrangements that are 'Hybrid', successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

About BCE Inc.

BCE Inc., a telecommunications and media company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. It operates in three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers wireless voice and data communications products and services, including 40 live and on-demand channels on smartphones and tablets; roaming services; push-to-talk, field service management, worker safety, and mobility management tools and services; and asset management, smart buildings, smart cities, fleet management, and other Internet of Things services. The Bell Wireline segment provides data, including Internet access and Internet protocol television; and local telephone, long distance, and other communications services and products, as well as satellite TV and connectivity services. This segment also offers security and automation services for homes and businesses through its Bell Smart Home security and automation offering. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, and streaming services; and digital media, radio broadcasting, out-of-home advertising, and sports and entertainment production services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
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