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Public Relations Account Coordinator

Job ID2B-40-1C-74-2F-4E
CompanyMedia Profile
LocationToronto
ProvinceOntario
Date Posted2020-12-03
Posted Until2021-02-01
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryCreative Media and Writers
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Description
Media Profile seeks a dynamic, results-driven, multi-tasker with exceptional attention to detail for a public relations Account Coordinator role. The qualified candidate will thrive in a fast-paced public relations and creative agency, has a passion for media relations, enjoys and is proficient with reporting and metrics, has knowledge of the Canadian media landscape, and possesses exceptional time management skills. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with global brands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Media reporting – develop comprehensive coverage reports that include media and social media stories/mentions, daily monitoring for clients, and use monitoring services.
- Media relations – develop comprehensive media lists that include print, broadcast, and online outlets, pitch story ideas and develop relationships with media, and manage Media Profile’s proprietary media database.
- Event coordination – coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person events, source suppliers, and proactively assist at events.
- Writing – produce first draft of materials such as media advisories, reports, and media pitches. Assist with drafting social media copy and editorial calendar creation.
- Research – conduct research on behalf of clients and for new business pitches.
- Account administration – create meeting notes and other account administration materials, coordinate media drops and format presentations.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree preferred in communications, journalism or a public relations-related discipline
- Experience working in an agency or multi-brand environment is considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to articulate in a clear, concise and compelling manner
- Experience and understanding of media relations
- Knowledge of the Canadian media landscape
- Extremely organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Proactive with the ability to provide strong follow-through on projects
- An organized self-starter capable of working alone or in teams
- Ability to accept direction, with an outstanding work ethic

About Media Profile
Media Profile is Canada’s largest independent, employee-owned PR agency. We are a full service public relations and creative agency.

We are headquartered in Toronto, with about 35 people working on traditional public relations, corporate communications and strategic planning, audience audits and expansion, social media strategy and execution, creative and digital content production, and research and performance.
LanguagesEnglish - Bilingual English/French An Asset
How To ApplyWe thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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