We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist who will execute Geotab's communications strategy by developing and implementing impactful communication initiatives that build the company's reputation, drive media engagement, and advance business objectives. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:As a Strategic Communications Specialist, your key area of responsibility will be executing communications strategies across media relations, content creation, and measurement to support Geotab's thought leadership and brand awareness goals. You will be responsible for managing media reporting programs, coordinating campaigns and media briefings, and building meaningful relationships with journalists and external stakeholders. You will also need to work closely with Geotab's Marketing team, senior leaders, and external media partners to ensure consistent and impactful storytelling.
To be successful in this role you will be a naturally curious, outgoing, and confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with journalists, executives, and partners. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, hands-on experience with media monitoring and measurement tools, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while staying current on emerging communications trends and best practices.
How you'll make an impact:- Develop and execute communication initiatives that deliver impactful messaging to a diverse audience and advance Geotab's business growth objectives.
- Create content and storytelling strategy to support Geotab's overall media and thought leadership strategy, including media releases, social media, presentations and background research/data analysis.
- Manage the Geotab reporting program including media metrics, wire distribution, insights, and dashboards (CISION, Meltwater, Google Analytics, and others).
- Coordinate and own the strategy and logistics of campaigns, announcements, media briefings, press interactions and presence at strategic industry events.
- Build and manage relationships with journalists and external stakeholders to build reputation and create ongoing opportunities to tell Geotab's business story.
- Monitor and evaluate evolving media trends, tools, and technologies (including AI-driven solutions) and recommend improvements to elevate communications practices and impact.
- Conduct ongoing competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform strategic communications and social media strategy.
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, technology communications, and/or agency experience.
- Proven experience in media relations, including building and managing networks of journalists, trade reporters, and social media influencers, with a focus on North America.
- Hands-on experience with media measurement and monitoring tools such as CISION, Meltwater, Google Analytics, and AI-driven solutions.
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create compelling content across multiple formats including media releases, social media, and presentations.
- Experience with strategic planning, annual plan development, and reporting on media and social media performance metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field; a postgraduate diploma in Communications or PR is considered a strong asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Confident, polished communicator with the ability to represent Geotab with journalists, executives, partners, and at industry events.
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, technology communications, and/or agency experience
- Proven experience in media relations, including building and managing networks of journalists, trade reporters, and social media influencers (North America focus)
- Hands-on experience with media measurement and monitoring tools such as CISION, Meltwater, Google Analytics, and AI-driven solutions
- Exceptional writing skills with ability to create compelling content across formats (media releases, social media, presentations)
- Experience with strategic planning, annual plan development, and reporting on media and social media performance metrics
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Postgraduate diploma in Communications or PR
- Confident, polished communicator able to represent the company with journalists, executives, partners, and at industry events
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience coordinating campaigns, announcements, media briefings, press interactions and event presence
- Experience conducting competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform communications strategy
GEOTAB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GEOTAB and has not been reviewed or approved by GEOTAB.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and an EAP as part of a comprehensive core package. U.S. offerings are presented as competitive and consistently paired with other core protections.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company match in the U.S., with RRSP or pension alternatives in other regions. Retirement savings support is treated as a standard component of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — A distinct “baby bonus” for birth or adoption stands out among family‑focused perks. Certain postings and summaries also reference parental leave top‑ups and related supports.
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What We Do
Welcome to Geotab, the #1 commercial telematics company in the world. Geotab is a place where passion, creativity and innovation align. We are committed to advancing technology, empowering businesses and making the roads safer for everyone. Geotab is the world’s leading connected vehicle company for fleets, providing open platform fleet management solutions to businesses of all sizes. Geotab’s intuitive, full-featured solutions are used by over 40,000 customers around the world to help them better manage their drivers and vehicles. With Geotab devices found in over 2 million vehicles, the company processes over 30 billion data points each day to provide insight into productivity, safety, fuel efficiency and more. Geotab’s employees are essential to our success! We strive to put our employees first and are constantly seeking ways to improve workplace culture. Maintaining our unique culture is vital - after all, staff that enjoy their work environment are motivated to reach their full potential. Employee growth and development has long been the basis of our philosophy, as staff are encouraged to carve their own path within the expanding organization. Challenging the status quo and seeking creative ideas is what we do best.
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