Account Manager

Profile

Our client is a consumer public relations & creative marketing firm. We are on the hunt for a top tier Account Manager to lead the media relations strategy and team for one of their largest client accounts.

The ideal candidate will bring strong corporate/financial media relations experience. You are experienced in managing the day-to-day work on a project/campaign as well as managed junior team members. We are known for our client service, and you will have experience collaborating directly with clients. You will be involved in presenting programs and reporting on results and having experience in developing programs/plan for clients. You also understand the nuance of collaborating with a corporate client vs consumer and have the polish and professionalism to lead the media relations for a leading organization.

As well as managing the team for media relations, you will have the opportunity to be part of the strategic development of large-scale campaigns, manage sponsored content, influencer programs, and customer acquisition program.

We are open to candidates with international experience, assuming your background has a focus on finance / corporate communications and media relations. An excellent command of the English language (both written and oral) as well as the tenacity to develop and pitch a compelling message and get your brand(s) messaging heard.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead media relations for a Canadian financial client, with strong growth potential. Let us know if this is the opportunity for you.

Details

Must Haves:

• Excellent Media relations - the ability to figure out how to “sell the story” and create compelling content in the financial services sector.


• Program development - experience developing programs/plan for clients


• Experience within an agency / financial services / corporate communications.

Responsibilities:

• Manage campaigns for financial and corporate communications clients


• Strong media relations skills - adept and developing strategic campaigns and managing execution


• Build strong relationships with clients


• Strategic thinking - ability to think beyond traditional ideas and approaches, keeping business objectives in mind


• Write media, social and other communications materials


• Effectively work within timeline and account budget parameters 


• Team/time management—responsible for work allocation and delegation among team members


• Mentor and oversee junior team members on accounts


• Enthusiastic, embracing the agency culture and attitude

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years public relations experience


• Financial/corporate media relations experience


• High attention to detail and great organizational skills 


• Demonstrated experience in managing a team and strong project management skills are required


• Excellent writing and presentation skills 


• Interest in and knowledge of industry trends and current affairs


• University degree

Compensation:

• Target base salary of ($70k - 75k) commensurate with experience


• Opportunity for annual bonus


• Standard benefits package


• Three (3) weeks of vacation to start


• Flexible hours


• Hybrid environment - in office on Wednesdays + 1 other day of your choosing.


• Great work/life balance