Philip Zambito

A results-driven communications professional with over 11 years of expertise in strategic communications across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Experienced in advising senior leadership, leading teams, and developing targeted communication strategies aligned with organizational priorities and project milestones. Strong background in stakeholder engagement, media relations, and issues management, with a proven ability to anticipate risks and deliver clear, consistent messaging.

Skilled at translating complex information into compelling narratives, fostering collaboration, and improving communications practices to support successful outcomes and enhance organizational reputation.

Communications Advisor at Infrastructure Ontario (2022-09 – 2026-09)

• Lead communications planning and execution, including media relations and stakeholder engagement, to support organizational initiatives and infrastructure projects across healthcare, corrections, and other government sectors.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal teams, multiple levels of government, and public and private sector partners to ensure alignment and successful delivery of communications programs.
• Identify project-specific communications needs and develop targeted strategies and materials, including media releases, key messages, briefing notes, presentations, speeches, and digital content.

Communications Consultant at Toronto Community Housing (2019-07 – 2022-09)

• Provided strategic communications counsel and developed integrated plans aligned with organizational priorities, supporting project leads and corporate divisions.
• Led the creation of clear, consistent communications materials—including key messages, presentations, newsletters, web content, and tenant-facing resources—to support engagement with tenants and staff.
• Managed stakeholder and community engagement, representing the organization with tenants, partners, and media; identified communications risks and opportunities, and evaluated effectiveness to strengthen outreach and impact.

Communications Coordinator - Acting at Town of Newmarket (2016-02 – 2019-07)

• Monitored daily media coverage, legislative developments, and emerging issues, providing strategic briefings and recommendations to senior management and Council on potential impacts to the Town.
• Developed and executed integrated communications strategies and content across internal and external channels, including speeches, media releases, social media, newsletters, intranet content, and other communications materials.
• Coordinated cross-departmental and external stakeholder communications, including elected officials, media, and staff, while supporting Council meetings, public events, and evaluating communications effectiveness to inform ongoing improvements.

Elections Communications Advisor at Town of Newmarket (2017-10 – 2018-11)

• Developed and executed a comprehensive communications plan for Newmarket's 2018 Municipal Election, including public education initiatives on internet and telephone voting systems.
• Led multi-channel communications and outreach strategies across social media, web, and traditional media, serving as primary media contact and managing inquiries, messaging, and misinformation response.
• Produced and coordinated internal and external communications materials - presentations, briefing notes, fact sheets, ads, newsletters, etc., while monitoring performance metrics, reporting on outcomes, and managing a $30K communications budget.

Communications Assistant at Town of Newmarket (2015-12 – 2017-10)

• Monitored media, legislation, and emerging issues, providing timely briefings and strategic advice to senior management on implications for municipal operations.
• Developed and executed integrated communications strategies and content across internal and external channels, including media releases, speeches, advisories, advertisements, newsletters, web content, and social media campaigns.
• Managed stakeholder relations and public engagement activities, including media relations, intergovernmental coordination, emergency operations support, and the planning and execution of corporate events and earned media opportunities.

Communications Intern at Town of Newmarket (2014-04 – 2015-12)

• Monitored media coverage and legislative developments, providing timely analysis and briefings to senior management on potential impacts to municipal operations and priorities.
• Planned and executed internal and external events for the Chief Administrative Office, including Town Halls and Council media/photo opportunities, ensuring effective coordination with internal stakeholders and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Developed and implemented integrated communications plans and content across multiple channels, including media releases, speeches, briefing notes, presentations, newsletters, advertisements, and social media for key municipal departments and initiatives.

Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications – Seneca Polytechnic (2013 – 2014)

Bachelor's Degree in Geography & Sociology – York University (2007 – 2013)