Public Relations Specialist Jobs

Role:PR Account Specialist (2 - 3 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.

About the role:P&C is currently recruiting for a dynamic and confident Account Specialist who has done a little bit of everything. As an Account Specialist, you will help manage accounts and support coordinators with pitching and sourcing wherever needed.

Roles and responsibilities of an Account Specialist include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Develop media and influencer lists, and pitch effectively to deliver exceptional program results
• Track hours and expenses
• Participate in new business pitches
• Seed influencers for program campaigns and negotiate influencer contracts
• Develop press releases, media advisories, key messages and editorial calendars
• Provide support on day-to-day client communications and serve as an effective account lead on select accounts with limited support from Account Manager
• Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving 360 media landscape and actively foster relationships with relevant media and influencers
• Coordinate events with ninja-like precision and attention to detail

About you:

• Excellent organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
• Strong media relations skills and relationships, and track record of successfully delivering measurable results
• A post-graduate degree in public relations, marketing communications, journalism, business or similar background
• Corporate communications experience will be considered an asset
• Experience working with lifestyle and corporate accounts/clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong technical and creative writing skills are a must
• 2 - 3 years of directly related experience; an agency background is a MUST

Benefits:

• Birthdays off
• Hybrid work environment
• Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience
• Many opportunities for professional development
• Paid vacation + Seven (7) discretionary bonus day long weekends coinciding with Family Day, Easter, the summer statutory holidays (Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day), and Thanksgiving + Office closure during the holiday season (from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve).
• A flexible, collaborative, positive, and fast-paced work environment
• Benefits package

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.