Account Coordinator

North Strategic; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

Commitment to career development

Substantial time off policies

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Calgary is seeking an Account Coordinator with a passion for public relations and creativity. In this role, you'll support the execution of media programs for exciting brands, draft press materials, and monitor campaign performance. Ideal candidates will possess a post-graduate diploma in a related field and have 1-2 years of agency experience, with excellent writing and organizational skills. Enjoy meaningful work contributing to big brand campaigns with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of agency experience in a related role.
• Foundational understanding of earned media relations.
• Familiarity with media pitching and journalist relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of earned media programs for various brands.
• Assist with media list development and pitch writing.
• Draft and refine press materials including press releases.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Dynamic team player

Strong time management

Education

Post-graduate diploma in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism or related discipline

Tools

Media monitoring and measurement tools

Job description

A three-time SABRE Canadian Agency of the Year winner North has achieved unprecedented success since launching in 2011. North’s fresh approach to PR, influencer, social and digital has helped cement it as a Canadian agency leader.

North has found the sweet spot between boutique and large agency: this ‘twelve-year-old start-up’ is running on fresh momentum.

What’s the secret? While a slew of major new clients are tapping the team for their unique blend of expertise, many of North’s "OG" clients are expanding their work with the agency, fuelling organic growth.

We're an agency all about taking risks, thinking big and a true belief that good ideas can come from anywhere.

Overview

Ready to kickstart your PR career in a big way? As an Account Coordinator at North Strategic, you’ll join a dynamic team that’s all about fresh ideas, creativity, and real impact! Your mission: help our clients shine in the news with bold, inventive campaigns that get noticed. You’ll be the storyteller, bringing brands to life online and chasing down new ways to make every project a win.

This is the perfect spot for someone eager to learn, grow, and collaborate. You’ll work side‑by‑side with talented teammates and industry pros, building relationships and sharing your voice.

If you love brainstorming, coming up with smart strategies, and want to flex your creative muscles, you’ll fit right in! Top‑notch writing skills will help you stand out, and your knack for organization and problem‑solving will keep you ahead of the game.

Candidates with 1-2 years of agency experience who are eager to enhance their skills are encouraged to apply. We offer opportunities for career growth and professional development within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of earned media programs for some seriously cool brands—helping with media outreach, tracking coverage, and identifying opportunities to spark meaningful conversation.
• Be part of exciting events and meetings, gaining hands‑on experience and insight into the world of PR.
• Assist with media list development, pitch writing, and outreach, helping ensure stories land with the right journalists at the right time.
• Draft and refine press materials including media pitches, press releases, briefing documents, and follow‑up communications—bringing strong writing skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Juggle multiple campaigns and accounts at once, staying organized and learning how to keep all the moving pieces together.
• Get familiar with tracking tools to monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance. Use these analytics and research tools to uncover valuable insights and help build research reports that guide our strategies.
• Support integrated campaigns by collaborating with social and influencer teams, ensuring earned media moments are amplified across channels where appropriate.
• Bring your ideas to brainstorming sessions and collaborate with teammates to dream up smart, bold strategies.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate diploma in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism or related discipline
• Excellent communication and writing skills, dynamic, team player, excellent time management and detail‑oriented
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and fast‑paced timelines in an agency environment
• Foundational understanding of earned media relations, including media pitching, journalist relationships, and news value
• Familiarity with media monitoring, research, and measurement tools, and an interest in using insights to inform PR strategy and reporting
• Prior agency experience, exposure to integrated PR campaigns, or paid social familiarity is considered an asset, but not required

What we’re offering

• Meaningful work where you can have a direct impact working on some of the biggest brands out there!
• A culture of entrepreneurship, creativity, growth and collaboration
• Work with top talent at an award‑winning agency on a serious growth trajectory
• A focused commitment to career development and personal success – let us help you
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package including substantial time off policies (like really. It’s a big deal)
• All staff meetings so you’re always in the know

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD$45K-$55K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision‑making. We believe in a human‑first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

North Strategic is committed workplace diversity and will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.