Senior Specialist, Public Relations (14-month contract)

We are looking for a Senior Specialist, Public Relations to work on a 14‑month maternity leave contract (July 2026–October 2027) based in Montreal. The role reports to the Director of Public Relations and focuses on building corporate and industry narratives across North America and Quebec to strengthen Lightspeed's brand and influence with media, customers, and key stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and drive Lightspeed's corporate and industry stories in North America and Quebec, integrating the company's vision and product roadmap into the news cycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and influencers in tech, business, and mainstream media.
• Work closely with the Director of PR to shape our point‑of‑view on policy‑related topics in Canada and the US.
• Grow the company's media profile among business and enterprise technology press.
• Write, edit, and produce high‑quality external communicat...