Senior Account Specialist, Corporate

Pomp & Circumstance PR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Toronto is seeking a Senior Account Specialist. This role requires 3-4 years of agency experience and a postgraduate degree in public relations or a related field. The successful candidate will manage client communications, mentor junior staff, and develop media materials. Exceptional writing skills and strong media relations are essential for success in this dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of directly related experience, preferably in an agency.
• Experience with corporate accounts and communications is essential.
• Strong technical and creative writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communications day-to-day.
• Mentor junior staff and provide feedback.
• Develop media materials like press releases and pitches.
• Foster relationships with relevant media.
• Assist in developing communications strategies.

Skills

Public relations expertise

Excellent written communication

Media relations skills

Organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in public relations or related field

Job description

Role:Senior Account Specialist, Corporate (3-4 years experience)

About the role:

P&C is currently recruiting for a dynamic, creative and confident Corporate Senior Specialist to join our growing corporate practice. The successful candidate has previous experience executing comprehensive PR strategies and supporting teams for clients with corporate communications needs.

About the agency and practice:

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 corporate practice is just one area of our agency that continues to grow exponentially. The Corporate Senior Specialist will work closely with senior leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day execution of corporate accounts with the teams support. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow alongside a quickly-growing team and diverse client group that includes some of Canada’s top fintech’s, financial institutions, global automotive groups, Fortune 500 technology companies, online retailers, and more.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support with the day-to-day client communications
• Manage junior staff and provide day-to-day mentoring, and constructive feedback to nurture growth and elevate development
• Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving 360 media landscape and actively foster relationships with relevant media
• Develop media materials such as press releases, pitches, media advisories and more
• Support with influencer programming across corporate accounts
• Support in development of communications strategies to help clients achieve their objectives

About you:

• A postgraduate degree in public relations, marketing communications, journalism, business or similar background
• 3-4 years of directly related experience; an agency background is a must
• Experience working with corporate accounts/clients; corporate communications experience is a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong technical and creative writing skills are a must
• Strong media relations skills and relationships, and track record of successfully delivering measurable results
• Excellent organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
• Impeccable attention to detail, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation