About the Role

This is a key support role within ATB’s Media, Public Relations and Content area. In this role you’ll have a front-row seat to learn and develop the skills needed to help build the narrative of a growing financial institution. You’ll work closely with all members of the team as the partner with experts from across ATB Cormark Capital Markets, ATB Business, ATB Wealth and our ATB Economics team. Together, you’ll focus on showcasing and extending the reach of the expertise that ATB provides within Alberta and across North America.

Accountabilities

Support our Expert Storytellers

• Provide high-quality coordination support to the Director of Media and the broader team on PR initiatives and content campaigns.
• Assist in preparing briefing notes, backgrounders, and talking points for key ATB stakeholders, including the Strategic Leadership Team, Economics experts, and Capital Markets analysts.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for internal stakeholders, helping gather the necessary information to transform complex financial insights into clear, relatable stories for Albertans.

Content & Media Coordination

• Draft and distribute foundational media materials like press releases and media advisories, ensuring every word aligns with ATB’s unique brand voice.
• Track daily media coverage and industry trends, providing the team with timely updates on how ATB and our experts are being featured in the news.
• Maintain up-to-date media contact lists and coordinate the logistics for interviews and press events to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with social media, design, communication and marketing teams to ensure our public relations efforts are amplified and consistent across all of our internal and external channels.
• Participate in team brainstorms and strategy sessions, bringing a fresh perspective and a proactive "how can I help" attitude to the table.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Core Skills & Qualifications

• Education: You have a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a communications or PR role.
• Writing Flair: You’re a strong writer who can take complex information - like an economic report - and turn it into a story that is clear, engaging, and easy to understand.

The Human Skills (The "Soft" Skills)

• A Growth Mindset: You are a sponge for information. You’re excited to learn from senior leaders and aren't afraid to ask "why" or "how can I do this better next time?"
• Relationship Building: You enjoy meeting new people and can build trust quickly with internal partners, whether they are in the mailroom or the boardroom.
• Organization & Agility: You can juggle multiple small tasks without letting the details drop. You’re comfortable shifting gears when a news story breaks and the team needs to pivot.

The Technical Toolkit

• Media Savvy: You have a basic understanding of how the news cycle works and what makes a story "newsworthy."
• Tech-Friendly: You’re comfortable (or quick to learn) using media monitoring tools (like Cision or Meltwater), social media platforms, and Google Workspace/Microsoft Office.
• The Alberta Lens: You have a genuine interest in what’s happening in Alberta’s economy and communities.

A few "Nice-to-haves"

• Familiarity with Canadian Press (CP) style.
• Experience with basic photo editing or graphic design tools (like Canva) to help make content pop.
• Previous experience in a financial or professional services environment.