Public Relations Account Director

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada NKPR Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Relations Account Director to lead our team in the Toronto office. As a key member of our agency, you will be responsible for championing our objectives, leading by example, and delivering successful communications programs within budget for NKPR and our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic counsel and guidance to clients, President, and team members
  • Manage client relationships, strategy development, budget management, media relations, event planning, and other account-related activities
  • Keep abreast of account activity and results, and understand the impact on clients' overall business
  • Manage all budgets and expenditures for accounts, liaising with operations and accounting, and adhering to agency accounting procedures
  • Manage all hours for accounts, working with operations to determine the best breakdown for each account
  • Oversee weekly account planning with the team, managing time, priorities, and results
  • Stay on top of industry trends and bring forward new ideas where it makes sense within client programs
  • Provide ongoing training and mentorship to junior team members, challenging them to deliver their best work
  • Participate in performance review processes for colleagues and manage performance review processes for assigned team members
  • Contribute to discussions regarding staffing, process improvement, and other agency initiatives
Requirements
  • 7-8 years of public relations agency experience
  • Post-secondary degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field
  • Proven track record of building and executing successful public relations strategies at both local and national levels
  • Excellent client management and relationship skills
  • Proven experience managing and motivating teams towards a common goal, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to write error-free and grammatically correct press releases, media pitches, social content, client communication, and other materials
  • Expert problem solver, creative thinker, who challenges the norm and pushes boundaries of PR to deliver results
  • Highly organized, with strong time and project management skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on approach, willing to jump in where needed
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Hybrid-model work approach (3 days in office)
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Mentorship program
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Paid personal days
  • Casual dress
  • Open concept and collaborative workspace

We value cultural diversity in the workplace and are committed to employment equality, equitable practices, and policies, and an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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