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Communications Lead, Corporate & Leadership

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaMedia and communicationsPeople and culturePosted 1 month agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

As the Communications Lead for Corporate & Leadership Communications, you’ll operate at the centre of Canva’s most visible and high-stakes moments. This job is all about being both a strategist and an operator, moving quickly without compromising quality. You’ll play a key role in how Canva shows up at a pivotal moment in our journey, as one of the fastest-growing technology companies and one of the most widely used AI platforms globally.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading global corporate communications and reputation

You’ll lead and craft how we show up across our most visible moments, from our business performance and growth story to major product launches, announcements, and day-to-day media engagement, crafting messaging for journalists, employees, and customers.
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Shaping leadership and founder communications

You’ll partner closely with Canva’s founders and senior leaders to craft clear, compelling narratives across internal moments, media opportunities, customer engagements, and other key external moments, ensuring they’re well prepared and continuously building their profiles over time.
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Building and deepening global media relationships

You’ll develop trusted relationships with top-tier journalists and key opinion leaders, driving proactive storytelling while navigating inbound opportunities with speed and judgment.

Key criteria

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Extensive experience in high-growth environments

Demonstrated experience working with founders or C-suite leaders in fast-scaling companies.

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Exceptional writing and storytelling skills

Proven ability to craft compelling narratives across various formats and audiences.

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Experience advising senior leaders

Background in shaping messaging and guiding executives during critical communications.

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5 criteria for this job
Extensive experience in high-growth environments
Demonstrated experience working with founders or C-suite leaders in fast-scaling companies.

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Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Proven ability to craft compelling narratives across various formats and audiences.

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Experience advising senior leaders
Background in shaping messaging and guiding executives during critical communications.

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Strong judgment and influence
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders effectively.

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Pace, ownership, and clarity
Experience thriving in fast-moving environments while owning complex projects end-to-end.

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