Account Manager, Corporate Communications – Western Canada

Edelman; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman, a leading global communications agency, is seeking an Account Manager for their Corporate Practice in Vancouver. This role involves working with esteemed clients to manage communications, build stakeholder engagement, and deliver strategic insights. Candidates should bring 3-4 years of experience in corporate communications, showcasing strong project management, writing, and analytical skills. A commitment to collaboration and a positive culture is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in corporate communications and public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client projects and engage teams.
• Experience developing strategic communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Research and manage client program implementation.
• Maintain day-to-day client relationships and oversee project execution.
• Develop corporate communications materials and track program results.

Skills

Media relations

Employee engagement

Project management

Writing

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI platforms

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

At Edelman, we are reimagining the future of communications—where trust is earned and action drives impact. We believe boldness fuels possibility, empathy drives progress, and curiosity creates momentum. As a globally recognized communications agency turned integrated marketing powerhouse, Edelman Canada partners with top brands to shape reputation, drive engagement, and deliver results that matter.

We’re looking for an Account Manager to join our Corporate Practice in Western Canada—a collaborative, high-energy team helping some of the world’s most respected organizations navigate complex issues, activate purpose-driven storytelling, and engage multi-stakeholder audiences through integrated communications strategies.

We don’t just hire for capability—we hire for mindset. If you're detail-oriented, driven, collaborative, and want to be part of an award-winning culture that’s evolving the communications industry, we’d love to meet you.

Edelman’s Corporate Practice is looking for an Account Manager with 3–4 years of relevant experience in corporate communications and public relations.

Your experience will include knowledge of, and the ability to support clients with, media relations, employee engagement, reputation and issues management, and/or executive profile building. Candidates must demonstrate excellent writing and project management skills and have a track record of executing successful client programs that measurably support business objectives. You should be well-versed in current events, media channels, and social platforms. Experience using AI tools is considered an asset.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching, developing, and managing the tactical implementation of client programs.
• Owning day-to-day client relationships and managing program execution, while providing effective project leadership.
• Proactively contributing to the development and growth of client accounts.
• Developing and editing communications plans with a demonstrated understanding of client business and communication objectives.
• Developing and editing corporate communications materials.
• Overseeing program tracking and monitoring, and providing ongoing strategic analysis of program results.
• Leading earned media initiatives and maintaining strong relationships with media.
• Beginning to manage billing processes and account profitability on smaller accounts.
• Effectively using AI to help drive efficient delivery of client work.
• Living the Edelman values: the relentless pursuit of excellence, freedom to be constantly curious, courage to do the right thing, and the commitment to positively impact society.

Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of progressive experience; agency experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client projects and effectively manage and engage internal account teams.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and support fellow team members; experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams is a significant asset.
• Experience developing strategic external and internal corporate communication plans.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation abilities, with the capacity to translate complex ideas into plain language for clients.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, as well as AI platforms such as ChatGPT and CoPilot.

If you are passionate about corporate communications and are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your skills, benefit from strong senior leadership, develop high-impact programs, and contribute to a positive team culture, we want to hear from you.

Edelman is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply—you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Only those candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working at Edelman.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.