Communications Manager

About Us:

Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.

To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we’ve been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers. It’s also why we’re one of North America’s fastest growing companies and a Best Place to Work.

Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

About You:

As a fast-growing fintech, we stay true to our startup roots. You picture yourself within a vibrant and entrepreneurial organization where your ideas will be heard, and you have an opportunity to showcase your talent. You are motivated by goals, a self-starter and like to wear multiple hats.

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, you are the official voice for Propel, and will be key in crafting content and communications opportunities for our corporate and operating brands. You will bring the stories of Propel to life, from our technology to our people, to our financial literacy programming and in doing this you will help content that helps us realize our vision of building new financial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create, execute, and maintain a content and communications calendar across Propel corporate and operating brands, by analyzing data, identifying opportunities, and following industry best practices
• Further refine and develop individual brand voices, messaging and tones for our operating brands and executives, as Propel builds its brand ecosystem
• Identify communications opportunities and work in coordination with communications team to execute against them
• Develop compelling content, primarily long-form written content, to tell the stories of Propel, that is error free, persuasive and ownable, including key messaging, speeches, LinkedIn content, white papers, blog posts, and internal communications products
• Work in coordination with broader content and brand teams (Design, SEO and other specialties) to build engaging content beyond the written word
• Assist with key communications campaigns and programs, by developing content, managing deadlines and deliverables, and supporting preparation of executives
• Edit and proofread content produced by other team members
  
  
  

Requirements

• Exceptional written communication skills
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience as content or communications professional
• Experience in the financial services, credit, or FINTECH industry a benefit
• Impeccable use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Compelling writing style, voice, and tone
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Proficiency in web-based research and SEO best practices
  
  
  

Benefits To Joining Propel

• Growth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Incredible company culture
• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Comprehensive vacation package
• Group health and dental benefits
• Group RRSP program
• Support for new parents
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
  
  
  

Should you require accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please specify your requirements when submitting your application and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, family status, national origin, age, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls.