Job Description

This role can also be located in Toronto, Canada

The Communications Manager plays a lead role in the external communications COE, supporting a multi-pronged PR plan that aligns with the company’s business growth objectives and overall strategy. This role will be essential in executing public relations activities to strengthen NielsenIQ’s reputation and market leader position as a thought leader and influencer. 

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include planning and overseeing the execution of communications initiatives to cement our position as an industry leader. Primary areas of focus include:

Public Relations

• Write press releases, develop key messages and media Q&As, write and edit bylined articles and columns.

• Assist in the execution of all media relations campaigns to promote the business’ expertise in business, trade and consumer press.

• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with key global T1 & T2 media/journalists for better management of media activities.

• Demonstrate exceptional writing skills, including writing strategic plans, messaging and press materials; and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.

• Identify media opportunities and develop appropriate content.

• Manage day-to-day media relations/media requests 

• Work with our TL team to stay abreast of the latest material, news and events. 

Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years experience in strategic communications (in public relations/strategic communications/marketing, corporate communications, and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing)

• Undergraduate college degree required in Communications, Journalism or related field

• Experience managing communications in consumer packaged goods, retail, advertising or media industries preferred

• Previous experience working in a large organization with a multi-country footprint is preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.