Owner for Internal & External Corporate Communications:
 Research media/publication/analyst outreach opportunities and manage 3rd party PR agencies (as required) to carry out specific industry outreach campaigns. Become a liaison of the corporation to key industry outreach points to promote the corporate brand, image & market leadership.
 Specific management of Analyst Relations Program.
 Prepare and manage all corporate press releases and manage 3rd party PR agencies (as required) and customers/partners as required to carry out a defined PR plan.
 Assisting with trade media relations including maintaining trade media lists, following up on trade announcements with reporters, compiling and distributing trade media kits and distributing and tracking media coverage. Manage 3rd party PR agencies (as required) to carry out these plans.
 Create a corporate communications plan for industry outreach and manage the creation, review & distribution of written and website material that include, but are not limited to: Corporate newsletter, media center, corporate profile & history, media & analyst news kits, feature article submissions, speaking engagement submissions, etc.
 Strategy, direction and overall management of Internal Corporate Communications program.
 Direct the program and outreach for Corporate Investor Relations Program
 Support the planning and execution of corporate events and related sponsorships.
 Create overall corporate tradeshow & event plan and manage its successful execution.
 Position Requirements
 Minimum of 5-7 years of industry public, media, analyst and investor relations experience.
 Experience in Corporate Communications with a software company in the communications industry, either direct or via PR agency, is a definite plus. Experience with an OSS, BSS or NMS company is a plus as well.
 Significant and proven experience in defining the strategic planning, direction and execution of PR/AR/IR programs – including management of external agencies.
 Job Location and Travel Requirements
 Desired location is at the  Corporate Headquarters located in Toronto, Canada.
 Approximately 20-25% travel is required for this position.