Director, Corporate Communications

Key Responsibilities

External Communications & Global Brand Positioning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that amplifies Telesat’s visibility in priority markets.
• Drive proactive earned media efforts, including story mining, media pitching, press briefings, and editorial calendar management.
• Shape and protect Telesat’s corporate narrative, ensuring consistency across all communications channels.
• Lead development of high‑impact thought‑leadership content—including executive bylines, op‑eds, blog posts, and speeches.
• Manage external agency partners to ensure they are delivering value and achieving key performance targets
• Cultivate strong relationships with journalists covering aerospace, telecommunications, technology, maritime and government sectors.
• Provide strategic counsel on communications risks, opportunities, and messaging.
• Oversee organic social strategy as an extension of communications, ensuring your team maintains brand voice consistency and audience engagement

Internal Communications

• Develop and manage internal communications plans that keep employees informed, engaged, and connected to the company’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR, and cross‑functional teams to plan and deliver internal announcements, leadership messages, change‑management communications and quarterly employee newsletter.

Content Development & Storytelling

• Lead development of press announcements, press events, FAQ development and award submissions
• In collaboration with marketing communications, develop compelling written and multimedia content that supports corporate announcements, product milestones, customer wins, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives
• Maintain editorial quality and alignment with brand voice and visual identity
• Manage content calendar and creation for the corporate blog

Reputation & Issues Management

• Monitor industry conversations, media trends, and competitive narratives to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support development of crisis and issues‑management communications, including Q&A documents.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations—preferably within technology, aerospace, telecommunications, or B2B/B2G.
• Proven success securing earned media coverage and managing global media relationships.
• Demonstrated experience crafting high‑impact executive communications and thought‑leadership content. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience leading internal communications programs for global or complex organizations.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, capable of driving consensus among multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can multitask, prioritize, and quickly adapt to changing timelines or priorities
• Cultural competence required to tailor content to global audiences
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Experience working in media and social monitoring platforms (i.e. Cision/Meltwater)

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be able to work in Canada and obtain security clearance
• Occasional travel may be required. (Less than 10%)