Public Relations Account Manager

Role:PR Account Manager (4+ Years of Experience)

About the agency:P&C aims, in all that we do to pursue “What is Grand.” Our vision was to build a grand agency, a big thinking, anything is possible, dare us to do it, dream big agency. How do you create that kind of agency? By choosing a grand team. By working with grand clients. And by challenging ourselves to live up to this tall order everyday with grand ideas. If we do this well, honouring our chosen pursuit – we believe we will reap the rewards of a grand life.

Our clients are a mix of corporate (i.e. finance and tech) and lifestyle (i.e. spirits, design & décor, fashion/retail, sports and beauty) brands, so our ideal candidate is someone who feels comfortable playing on both sides of the court.

An Account Manager at P&C would:

●Manage day-to-day client communications and serve as an effective account lead across multiple accounts with limited senior support

●Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving 360 media landscape and actively foster relationships with relevant media and influencers

●Oversee all media relations with the ability to pitch effectively and deliver exceptional program results

●Develops and manages influencer programs with top-tier influencers across multiple sectors

●Reports on influencer best practices and acts as a resource for the team on trends and insights

●Develop creative program ideas and manage events with ninja-like precision and attention to detail

●Manage & reconcile large program budgets effectively, ensuring accurate billing of time and hard costs

●Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; strong technical and creative writing skills are a must

●Mentor and provide clear direction/support to junior team members in order to foster positive team growth

●Participate in new business pitches

About you:

●A postgraduate degree in public relations, marketing communications, journalism, business or similar background

●4+ years of directly related experience; an agency background is a must

●Experience working with lifestyle AND corporate accounts/clients

●Experience working with corporate accounts (managing and executing) will be considered an asset

●Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong technical and creative writing skills are a must

●Strong media relations skills and relationships, and track record of successfully delivering measurable results

●Excellent organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects within established deadlines

Benefits:

• Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience
• Extended long weekends
• Hybrid work environment
• Benefits package
• Paid vacation
• Many opportunities for professional development
• A flexible, collaborative, positive, and fast-paced work environment
• Birthdays off