PR Manager

Smart Savvy; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Vancouver is seeking a PR Manager to lead public relations and communications for multiple client accounts. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in PR, is passionate about communications, and possesses strong media relations skills. Responsibilities include crafting effective campaigns, mentoring junior staff, and building media connections. The role offers a salary between $65,000- $75,000 with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Benefits

Technology bonus

Wellness bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years in PR or communications with strategic and creative storytelling abilities.
• Experience managing client accounts and leading PR strategy.
• Strong organizational and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR strategies and storytelling campaigns for brands.
• Craft narratives and ensure smooth project execution.
• Mentor junior team members and align PR with marketing goals.

Skills

Media relations

Project management

Multitasking

Detail-oriented writing

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Are you a PR pro who lives and breathes storytelling and media strategy?

Smart, Savvy + Associates is pleased to partner with their client – an award-winning PR agency – in their search for a PR Manager to lead public relations and communications efforts for a portfolio of client accounts. The ideal candidate will thrive at crafting impactful PR campaigns, cultivating strong media connections, and building trusted, lasting relationships with clients. This is a fast-paced, agency role with plenty of variety—and even more opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR strategies and storytelling campaigns for multiple consumer-facing brands.
• Craft compelling narratives, lead client communications, and ensure project execution runs smoothly.
• Pitch media, oversee events, and develop creative influencer and media programs.
• Build relationships and elevate clients\' brands across traditional and digital channels.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across internal teams to align PR with broader marketing goals.

Requirements

• You are:
• Passionate about communications, hospitality, and the local lifestyle and consumer scene.
• Well-connected and experienced in pitching and securing media coverage.
• A natural project manager who thrives on multitasking and hitting deadlines.
• Strategic, creative, and always looking for fresh ways to tell a story.
• Detail-oriented with top-tier writing and editing skills.
• A team player with leadership experience and a collaborative mindset.

You have

• More than three years in PR or communications
• Experience managing client accounts and leading PR strategy
• Consumer media relations experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and mentorship skills.

Additional details

💰️ $65,000- $75,000, plus benefits, technology and wellness bonus

📍 Hybrid, three days in office on site (Vancouver, BC)

Interested in applying for this role? Polish up your resume and fill out an application on Smart Savvy's job board today!

About Smart, Savvy + Associates

Smart, Savvy + Associates is a recruitment agency that specializes in connecting companies across Western Canada with marketing, communications and creative professionals they need, from coordinators to C-suite. Based in Vancouver, BC, this team of marketers-turned-recruiters have an in-depth understanding of what it takes to find and hire best-in-class talent.

Every application is reviewed, and each interview is conducted by a Smart Savvy team member. When it comes to recruitment, our motto is: Only humans. No bots.

Diverse teams drive stronger results. We’re committed to equitable, inclusive recruitment practices – both in how we work and in how we support our clients. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

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