Public Relations Account Coordinator

**About SOMA Public Relations**:
SOMA Public Relations is an award-winning, B Corp certified PR agency based in North Vancouver that provides purpose-driven and socially responsible businesses and non-profit organizations with strategic communication services. We partner with emerging and established companies that focus on health and wellness, environment and sustainability, and technology for good. We work with companies and organizations that care, show leadership in their fields, and deliver a positive impact on humanity.

We help our clients exceed their communications goals by strategically connecting them to their audiences through targeted and customized strategies. Check out some of our work here:
**The team**:
The Account Coordinator will join our small but mighty team, and will support our Founder & Managing Director, Account Manager and Operations & Digital Specialist with a variety of tasks.

**No day/week will be the same - but here’s an idea of what you’ll be working on**:

- Participate in client brainstorming and planning sessions.
- Coordinate and assist with client PR plans and campaigns.
- Draft media materials, including press releases, pitches, media advisories, backgrounders, key messaging and briefing notes.
- Assist with media outreach and coordination of interview logistics.
- Assist with client reporting.
- Participate and attend client calls.
- Assist with researching, planning, and executing media, client and SOMA events (including guest lists, logistics, and day-of coordination).
- Help develop and manage BC-wide summer ambassador programs on behalf of clients.
- Organize and update media/Influencer contact lists.
- Work with Meltwater software platform (training provided)
- Research Influencers to assist with client campaigns, assist with preparing Influencer contracts and preparing post-campaign analytic reports.
- Write, design and schedule social media posts, newsletters and blog posts for SOMA (with an eye for tone, engagement and design).
- Follow and research industry trends.
- Undertake general communication and administrative duties.

**You have**:

- General understanding of PR concepts and practices.
- Proven experience drafting media materials - press releases/pitches.
- Proven experience landing coverage for clients and/or in-house brand.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools and compiling daily media scans, coverage reports, or client updates.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and individually.
- Resourceful, self-motivated, reliable, organized, multi-tasker, positive attitude, known for exceeding expectations, and has a sense of humour.
- Professional, detail-oriented, driven, and a problem solver.

**You are**:

- A natural innovator and resourceful.
- Excited about helping SOMA grow and succeed.
- Resilient, dependable, accountable, and committed.
- Enthusiastic and professional in all projects.
- Open to learning and testing new approaches.
- Embraces challenges and has a strong work ethic.
- Confidence in abilities.
- Contributes to a positive culture with authenticity and integrity.
- Makes SOMA a fun and supportive workplace.

**This position is a hybrid, full-time, workplace model**:

- Tuesdays and Thursdays - Office in North Vancouver, all team members attend these 2x in-office days
- Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays - Remote

**Final Thoughts**

The salary range for this role is $40,000 to $45,000 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, and previous experience. This position also includes a competitive benefits package and bonuses.

Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A9