Communications Associate

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We are looking for a passionate, creative self-starter to help tell the Turo story to Canadian audiences and turbocharge Turo’s brand awareness across the country. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, the Communications Associate will support all aspects of the communications strategy and help brainstorm creative ideas to create brand affinity.You will help establish Turo’s brand and profile through supporting high-impact media relations and events, while also diving deep into content creator campaigns. You are a reliable team player and passionate about working with a fast-growing team to educate, excite and engage audiences with powerful stories through a consistent voice.This is a unique chance to use your storytelling, relationship-building and creative brainstorming skills to drive growth for a startup disrupting a multi-billion dollar industry.What You’ll Do

• Support always-on media relations including pitching, drafting media materials, briefing documents and developing media lists.
• Identify relevant news trends and actively leverage in media pitching.
• Cultivate new and nurture existing relationships with media, with a key focus on lifestyle, travel and auto media.
• Support building relationships with relevant content creators and execute contracts that result in top-tier content.
• Brainstorm and contribute ideas to brand stunts and events.
• Support the planning, organization and execution of communications and marketing related events and activations.
• Manage media monitoring and coverage tracking for monthly and annual reports. Analyze coverage and suggest recommendations on what works and what doesn’t.
• Support and proactively contribute to the strategic development and execution of communications plans and initiatives
• Assist with managing day to day relationship with the PR agency, specifically overseeing “Always On” pitch efforts.

Your Profile

• 2+ years experience in Communications/PR, either in an agency or in-house
• Passion for building new relationships with media and always caught up with the latest changes in the Canadian media landscape
• Trends obsessed - always learning about the latest trends in the news, on social or from a friend, and able to make a connection to our corporate and consumer story
• Ability to quickly solve problems and meet quick deadlines
• Data geek – the ability to drive coverage with our data
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment; you’ll have guidance when you need it, but you’re also goal-oriented and can execute without close supervision
• Positive attitude, high energy, high integrity, strong work ethic, enthusiasm, sense of humour, and a commitment to our mission
• Fluency in French is a strong plus
• Experience in the technology/auto/travel space is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
• Retirement employer match
• $2,000 Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
• $1,000 USD Turo host matching and $1,500 USD vehicle reimbursement program
• $100 USD Monthly Turo travel credit
• Cell phone, internet and Fringe benefit stipend
• Paid time off to relax and recharge
• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
• For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have weekly in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities
• Bi-annual Turbo Week (week-long, company-wide conference)

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that’s underrepresented in tech, we’d love to meet you.Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing PeopleOps@turo.com.About TuroTuro is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book any car you want, wherever you want it, from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, Canada, France and the UK. Guests choose from a totally unique selection of nearby cars, while hosts earn extra money to offset the costs of car ownership. A pioneer of the sharing economy and the travel industry, Turo is a safe, supportive community where the car you book is part of a story, not a fleet.Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.