Role: Crisis Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $90,000 – $145,000 (USD equivalent), plus perks.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Crisis Communications Manager to lead reactive and proactive communications during high-stakes situations. The role combines clear thinking under pressure with robust writing — protecting reputation and shaping the narrative when stakes are high.

Key Responsibilities
Lead crisis communications planning, including playbooks and scenario plans
Manage live response on emerging issues across stakeholder groups
Draft statements, talking points, and stakeholder communications
Coordinate spokespersons, media training, and Q&A; preparation
Partner with legal, security, and executive teams during incidents
Lead post-incident reviews and incorporate lessons into playbooks

Required Skills and Qualifications
5+ years in communications, with significant crisis or issues experience
Track record of leading high-pressure communications situations
Excellent written communication, including statements and stakeholder messaging




Robust judgement and calm under pressure
Experience working with executives, legal, and external counsel
Comfort with media relations and reactive press handling

What You'll Bring
Curiosity about audiences and what makes them act
Strong written communication and storytelling instincts
A test-and-learn mindset; you ship campaigns fast and iterate on data
Comfort working asynchronously across time zones

What We Offer
Fully remote, flexible work hours
Performance-based bonus structure
Annual learning & development stipend
Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects

Equal Chance Statement

This is an equal prospect role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.

📌 Crisis Communications Manager Thunder Bay (Canada)
🏢 Sourced
📍 Canada