Senior Account Manager Public Relations Jobs in Canada

Job Description

The Senior  Account Manager
will take a leadership role in a fast-growing Toronto based PR agency. In this
role, you will provide ongoing support for senior management while managing and
mentoring junior staff. Reporting to the Vice President, you will effectively
manage your accounts and ensure work is being completed in an efficient manner.
You will also assist in the development of new business presentations and
pitches.

Responsibilities

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Develop and manage communications plans and strategies for ongoing clients and
new projects
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Gather, research and prepare communications material for internal and external
audiences
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Arrange interview, media events and news conferences
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Setting measurable goals and objectives, managing timelines, external and
internal resources and evaluating results
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Develop and retain media relationships and create interest in client stories,
identify distribution channels, coordinate distribution
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Oversee media relations activities for account team, edit media materials,
respond to media inquiries, prepare speaking notes and media reports
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Foster, maintain and grow relationships with clients and provide timely updates
and progress reports
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Counsel clients on best practices and approaches, discuss business models and
provide guidance on an ongoing basis
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Present concepts, new business pitches or programs and provide media and
message training for clients
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Create, analyze and manage budgets and balance sheets
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Show team leadership with junior staff, mentoring, delegating and helping them
to grow

Qualification
requirements


Graduate of communications, journalism, marketing or public relations program

Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese

Technology sector experience

Global PR experience in particular Asia Pacific

8 – 10 years agency experience

Self-motivated

Strong social/digital media acumen and interest

Proven organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs

Interest in design, architecture and/or the arts

Idea Workshop is a dynamic,
award-winning PR and marketing studio located in Toronto. 

460 Richmond St. W. Suite 602,
Toronto, ON M5V 2L4

Qualified candidates should
submit their resumes by February 20, 2015. We thank all applicants in
advance for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.

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