Communications Director

Job Summary:

Calyxt invites applications for a Communications Director position. This position focuses on all aspects of corporate communications associated with the Company including corporate reputation, business and employee engagement through internal and external communications and digital/social media. The Communications Director will support internal and external communications and report to the CEO. This position embraces a wide variety of communications activities, including executive communications, media relations, employee communications, external engagement efforts, and project execution.

If you want to be part of a very exciting journey in an innovative food ingredient company, Calyxt is the place for you!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build strategic, integrated communications programs related to company initiatives, corporate strategy and long-term vision that apply creative tactics across a variety of external and internal communication channels. 
• Deliver on communication plans and work when needed with external agencies to support initiatives and projects. 
• Draft press releases, executive support for speaking engagements, media interviews and other areas as needed. 
• Collaborate with internal functions to ensure integrated storytelling to get the most from communications efforts. 
• Oversee issues management and crisis communications situations, including after-hours media relations. 
• Shape stories and messages that resonate with all of Calyxt’s key stakeholders including customers, media, influencers, social followers, investors/analysts and employees. 
• Maintain and develop strong traditional and online media relationships. 
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of social media trends and effective social engagement. 
• Maintain databases, calendar tracking, conference calls, press release distribution etc. 
• Manage external website and intranet. 
• Maintain, track and update communications materials. 
• Participate in competitive intelligence efforts. 
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in communications, marketing or journalism. 
• At least 6 years of experience in communications within a fast-paced corporate or agency environment. 
• Superb writing/editing skills with high attention to detail required. 
• Strong people and project management skills required 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multitask in a fast-changing environment. 
• Broad understanding of US media, a strong sense of what makes a good feature or news angle, and must have a varied contact list across the media landscape. 
• Ability to work quickly and effectively, often managing several projects under deadline. 
• Strong team player, leader, self-starter and positive catalyst. 
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional personal or business experience involving food, ag or biotechnology industry 
• Knowledge of the Adobe suite is a plus