“As the Senior Communications Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and amplifying our brand’s voice in the market. Your expertise in public relations, corporate communications, and media relations will be instrumental in driving our brand demand. Join us in telling the story of Absorb LMS and making a significant impact on our growth and success!” – Jessie Dynes, Director, Brand Demand & Communications

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Manager of Communications to lead our public relations, media relations, and corporate communications efforts. This role is integral to the marketing team and will have a significant impact on our company’s visibility and reputation in the Learning Management System landscape and broader Enterprise learning. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of experience in public relations and a proven track record of building and managing media relationships while significantly increasing share of voice and positive sentiment. This role requires a leader who can strategize, plan, and execute initiatives that will drive brand visibility, enhance communication efforts, and support our overall business objectives.

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What you’ll do:

• Public Relations & Media Relations: Develop and execute PR campaigns to increase brand visibility and credibility across key media outlets.

• Media Training: Provide media training for key stakeholders to ensure they are prepared for interviews and public appearances, enhancing their ability to represent the company effectively.

• Analyst Relations: Collaborate with the product marketing team to support analyst relations by amplifying analyst research and insights to the broader market. This includes promoting analyst assets, assisting with writing for analyst projects, and leveraging analyst content in broader PR initiatives.

• Strategic Storytelling: Leverage customer stories to highlight the value of Absorb, working cross-functionally where needed

• Media Relations: Build and nurture relationships with key media outlets to secure coverage that enhances the company’s brand reputation and visibility.

• Agency Management: identify, onboard, and manage relationships with external PR agencies to ensure effective execution of communication strategies.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor media coverage, analyze campaign effectiveness, and adjust strategies to maximize impact.

• Crisis Communication: Assist in crisis communication and reputation management efforts to safeguard the company’s reputation

• Writing & Messaging: Lead the development of comprehensive messaging frameworks and craft high-quality written content, including press releases, award submissions, keynote speaker messaging, and other executive communications, to ensure all communications align with the company’s brand and strategic objectives.

• Strategic Opportunities: Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for speaker engagements and award submissions that will enhance the visibility of the product and company, positioning Absorb as a leader in the industry.

What you’ll bring:

• 7-10 years of experience in public relations and corporate communications, ideally within the HR, Learning & Development, eLearning or EdTech spaces.

• Proven success in securing media coverage and managing PR campaigns.

• Strong relationships with media and industry analysts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive and results-oriented mindset.

• Experience managing PR agencies and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Are you ready to become an Absorber?

What we offer:

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits including retirement savings programs, eligibility for two different bonus plans, generous time off, comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
• New Hire Equipment Allowance and monthly Flex Allowance to support your success
• Endless opportunity for career growth and internal mobility
• Employee driven DE&I programs
• Games room, meditation & yoga space, state of the art workplace for Absorbers in our Calgary office

Who are we?

Absorb Software is a remote-first company that provides online training solutions to leading organizations around the world. Absorb is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) engineered to inspire learning and fuel business productivity. Our online learning platform combines forward-thinking technology built to scale as our customer’s organizations grow. We empower learners to enrich their lives, workplaces and communities.

Our values are simple:

• We achieve exceptional results by genuinely caring about each other and the work we do
• We’re united, and we grow through our commitment to elevating continual learning!

Absorb is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our people. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. In the event a current Absorb employee would like to apply for this role they will inform their supervisor prior to submitting their application. Successful candidates for this position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and must be able to show proof of legal eligibility to work in the country they have applied to without sponsorship.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, please contact us at accessiblecareers@absorblms.com