Montreal Hybrid Contract

lightspeedhq is hiring a Senior Specialist, Public Relations (14-month contract)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and promotion of corporate and industry narratives in North America and Quebec, aligning with company vision and product strategy.
  • Cultivate and sustain relationships with key journalists and influencers in technology, business, and general media.
  • Collaborate with the Director of PR to define positions on policy issues in Canada and the United States.
  • Enhance visibility in business and enterprise technology media through targeted outreach.
  • Produce and refine high-impact communications such as press releases, briefings, speeches, and executive articles.
  • Ensure consistency in messaging by reviewing agency and partner materials against global communication standards and brand voice.
  • Engage with executive teams and internal groups to align messaging with strategic goals, including product launches and customer stories.
  • Coordinate with data and analytics teams to plan data-centric stories around key product releases and events.
  • Align public relations efforts with sales and marketing strategies to support revenue objectives.
  • Assist leadership with media readiness, issue response, and crisis communication planning.
  • Apply creative and forward-thinking approaches to position the company as an industry leader and engage key audiences.
  • Define clear goals and performance indicators for communication campaigns; monitor and report on outcomes.
  • Manage multiple initiatives using Monday.com, ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.
  • Oversee budgeting and resource use to maintain efficient project delivery.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of advancing experience in public relations or corporate communications, ideally within B2B tech or high-growth tech environments.
  • Outstanding writing ability with a talent for distilling complex ideas into clear, strategic messages for varied audiences.
  • Demonstrated success in earning significant media placements in technology and business publications.
  • Experience advising and working alongside senior executives on communication strategies.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Skilled in data storytelling, able to transform statistics into compelling narratives.
  • Background in crisis communications and issue management support.

Nice to Have

  • Fluency in English and French is highly beneficial due to the company's headquarters location.
  • Experience with Monday.com or similar project management platforms is advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience level.
  • Hybrid work model located in Montreal, QC.
  • Full access to employee wellness and benefits programs during the contract term.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a global brand with strong local roots in Quebec.
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative team environment.
  • Central office location offering complimentary food and beverages.

Compensation

Competitive contract compensation commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Reports to: Director of Public Relations

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Reports to: Director of Public Relations

Other

  • Role is based in Montreal.
  • Contract will run from July 2026-October 2027.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset.
  • Familiarity with Monday.com or comparable project management tools is an asset.
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lightspeedhq
Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Their cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
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Department Marketing
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Posted a month ago