Account Director, Corporate

Pomp & Circumstance PR; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomp & Circumstance PR in Toronto is seeking an Account Director, Corporate, a full-time hybrid role based in Toronto. The role leads the development and execution of corporate and strategic communications programs for agency clients, including messaging frameworks, executive communications, and thought leadership initiatives.

The Director will mentor junior staff, contribute to new business proposals, and provide counsel on reputation management and issues preparedness while guiding

Qualifications

• Strong corporate and strategic communications skills, including messaging frameworks and executive communications.
• Experience developing thought leadership initiatives and reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day client communications and serve as account lead across multiple accounts.
• Lead strategy and planning with support from VP for corporate accounts.
• Collaborate with consumer team to integrate corporate communications into 360 planning.
• Maintain relationships with media and influencers; develop and manage budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to new business proposals.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Strategic Communications

Media Relations

Executive visibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

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 an equal mix of consumer (i.e. finance, tech and pharma) and lifestyle (i.e. spirits, design & décor, fashion/retail, sports and beauty) brands, so while this posting is for a consumer whiz, our ideal candidate is someone who feels comfortable playing on both sides of the court.

Role Description

The Account Director, Corporate position is a full-time, hybrid role based in Toronto, ON. This role leads the development and execution of corporate and strategic communications programs for agency clients, including messaging frameworks, executive communications, and thought leadership initiatives. The Director will collaborate closely with account teams, mentor junior staff, contribute to new business proposals, and provide counsel to clients on reputation management and issues preparedness.

• Oversee day-to-day client communications and serve as an effective account lead across multiple accounts


• Lead strategy and planning with support from VP across corporate accounts


• Work closely with consumer team to integrate corporate communications into 360 planning efforts


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


• Develop and lead a team in the execution of creative program ideas


• Actively participate in team development including leading agency initiatives and mentoring junior staff


• Manage events with ninja-like precision and attention to detail


• Develop, 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


• Foster organic account growth on existing accounts through creative ideation and strategic thinking

About you:

• 5-7 years of directly related experience; an agency background is a must


• Strong corporate and strategic communications skills, including Corporate Communications and Strategic Communications, with experience developing messaging and executive visibility programs.


• Proficiency in media-facing work, including Media Relations and Press Releases, with a track record of securing coverage and managing press outreach.


• Demonstrated ability to lead client accounts, manage complex projects, and provide senior-level counsel in a fast-paced agency or corporate environment.


• Experience managing and mentoring communications teams and collaborating effectively across disciplines (creative, digital, strategy).


• Knowledge of modern PR practices, digital channels, and measurement approaches for corporate reputation and brand awareness.


• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, business, or a related field; advanced education or relevant certifications are an asset.