Senior Account Associate

50th Parallel Public Relations Inc.; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading public relations agency seeks a Senior Account Associate to produce high-quality content and support client strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing skills, strategic media instincts, and experience in PR. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.

Qualifications

• Strong writing portfolio including media relations materials.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Ability to write in CP style.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a reliable contact for assigned projects.
• Prepare client-facing materials and manage timelines.
• Monitor media opportunities and track campaign performance.

Skills

Strong writing

Media relations

Strategic mindset

Proactive communication

Research

Education

3-5+ years experience in PR, communications or content strategy

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Direct message the job poster from 50th Parallel Public Relations Inc.

B Corp Certified | Woman-Owned | 1% for the Planet Member | Living Wage BC Employer | Purpose-Driven Leader | Equity Advocate | Speaker

The Senior Account Associate role will support our company and clients by producing high-quality content in an accurate, professional and collaborative manner. In this role, you’ll support client strategy and help shape narratives that elevate impact leaders and brands as aspirational authorities in their industries.

You’ll collaborate closely with our team to bring strategies to life through written content, media outreach, awards, speaker submissions and more. If you have a strong writing voice, media instincts and a strategic mindset, this is your chance to step into a high-impact role.

Success in this role will be measured by: client satisfaction, quality and timeliness of deliverables, media placements secured and contributions to internal process improvements.

50th Parallel PR is a full-service strategy and creative communications B Corp agency based in Victoria and Ottawa. We work with clients aligned with our values, including Indigenous organizations and communities, government and delegated agencies, thought leaders, not-for-profits and purpose-driven businesses. Our team is made up of passionate, purpose-driven people who are driven by integrity and collaboration.

The Senior Account Associate role will support our company and clients by producing high-quality content in an accurate, professional and collaborative manner. In this role, you’ll support client strategy and help shape narratives that elevate impact leaders and brands as aspirational authorities in their industries.

You’ll collaborate closely with our team to bring strategies to life through written content, media outreach, awards, speaker submissions and more. If you have a strong writing voice, media instincts and a strategic mindset, this is your chance to step into a high-impact role.

Success in this role will be measured by: client satisfaction, quality and timeliness of deliverables, media placements secured and contributions to internal process improvements.

50th Parallel PR is a full-service strategy and creative communications B Corp agency based in Victoria and Ottawa. We work with clients aligned with our values, including Indigenous organizations and communities, government and delegated agencies, thought leaders, not-for-profits and purpose-driven businesses. Our team is made up of passionate, purpose-driven people who are driven by integrity and collaboration.

Working with the team at 50th Parallel PR, your responsibilities might include:

• Serve as a reliable point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring smooth communication and timely updates.
• Participate in client calls, present projects and confidentially discuss strategic recommendations.
• Prepare client-facing materials, including agendas, communications reports, end-of-contract/campaign reports and media monitoring summaries.
• Proactively manage timelines and keep projects moving.
• Ensures a high level of client satisfaction through excellent communication and quality work.
• Conduct research to support strategic planning, content development and thought leadership positioning work.
• Contribute to the execution of thought leadership strategies by drafting bios, op-eds, award nominations and speaking submissions.
• Help identify trends, media moments or visibility opportunities aligned with client messaging and goals.
• Identify media opportunities and develop materials (media releases, media pitches, media kits and statements) tailored to target outlets and audiences.
• Build and maintain media lists and support outreach and follow-up efforts.
• Monitor mentions and news coverage and track campaign performance for reporting.
• Support and guide Account Associates and interns on writing, research and project coordination.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, content and leadership to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Contribute to internal brainstorming, campaign development and process improvements.
• Provide thoughtful feedback and maintain a high standard for clarity in all deliverables.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years experience in PR, communications or content strategy–agency experience preferred
• Strong writing portfolio (thought leadership, media relations materials or editorial work), including outstanding copywriting and copy-editing skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and delivering high-quality, timely content.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven and proactive communicator.
• Experience writing on topics related to Indigenous issues, innovations, JEDI, leadership or purpose-driven work.
• Ability to write in CP style.
• Proficiency in the use of the Adobe Suite.
• Bilingual English/French.

Please send a copy of your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio (if applicable) [e-mail].

We will review the applications on a rolling basis. We are very thankful for your interest in working with us. Given the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a follow-up.

Job Types: Full-time (minimum 30 hours/week), Fixed-term contract, Remote

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $28.00-$31.00 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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