Senior Account Manager – Montreal
Edelman, the world’s largest independent public relations firm, is currently seeking a senior account manager at its Montreal office for clients within different practices.
Qualifications:
- At least 8 years of experience in media relations and communications in the target sectors
- University degree in public relations, communications, journalism, political science or environmental sciences
- Experience in managing budgets and account teams
- Experience in media relations and program management
- Superior oral and written communication skills in both French and English
- Ability to counsel clients’ top executive management on public relations issues
- Performs well under pressure and is a team player
- Is well organized, proactive, rigorous and resourceful
- Knowledge of new media trends (social media and blogs)
- Strong knowledge of Windows software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Posted on February 17, 2012
General Manager – Vancouver
An exceptional opportunity has recently become available to lead one of our most successful offices in Canada as General Manager in Vancouver. If you’re excited by the prospect of joining a highly successful and creative PR / Communications firm that nurtures your entrepreneurial spirit, then this is the role for you. In this position, you will have the opportunity to make a global impact by leading our incredibly successful and talented Vancouver team as General Manager. Experience leading a diverse portfolio of clients and driving innovative, integrated programs is a must. You must also be a strategist and hands-on tactician – capable of envisioning, leading, motivating and implementing as required. We’re looking for someone with a strong presence, sense of humour and outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
The general manager must have at least 15 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing.
Preferred Qualifications
S/he will have top-level managerial skills with P&L and operational management experience in agency business. This position will assume operational responsibility for a designated group, unit or office. S/he will have experience in developing and introducing new tools and growing new business with a record of increasing revenue from key clients, and a solid record of low client turnover. S/he will be able to attract, grow and retain key talent across the practice. S/he will have exemplary leadership and communication skills and motivational techniques, as well as experience and success in creating a collaborative and respectful environment. S/he will be able to clearly articulate Edelman’s intellectual property and its relevance to public engagement. This position requires a strategic leader and thinker who is well connected within the industry. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. An advanced degree is a plus but not mandatory. International experience is a plus. Read more »
Posted on February 9, 2012
National Practice Lead – Digital
Edelman Canada is seeking an executive level digital and social media professional to lead our National Digital practice. This is an amazing opportunity for a digital entrepreneur with deep experience and expertise in digital and social thought leadership within the communications, PR and marketing communities.
Edelman Digital is the in-house digital and social marketing arm of Edelman PR, the largest independent PR firm in the world. We focus on the intersection of culture, commerce and media, assisting brands in leveraging digital and social tools to further engage their markets in ways that lead to improved relevance, affinity and preference….and ultimately, revenue. We combine deep digital expertise with Edelman’s incredible communication credentials to create integrated and effective communications and experiences for our clients.
We are at a critical juncture in communications where the online market conversation has never been louder, further reaching, nor more active. Social media and digital marketing are now not “nice to haves” in the communications mix, they are essential to a brand’s overall image and success. Read more »
Posted on February 1, 2012
Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs – Calgary
Edelman Canada is currently seeking an executive-level communications and public affairs professional to join our growing team in Calgary. This is an amazing opportunity for a proven professional with experience and expertise in communications, public affairs, crisis communications and public relations within the energy and natural resources sectors. The ideal candidate will understand how to influence political, media and stakeholder environments, while also having experience working in a corporate communications and public relations capacity.
This role is for you if you have an aptitude and interest in growing our business and representing a new and different point of view (public engagement) in the marketplace. This role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities including being a partner in growing the business; a counselor providing strategic advice to clients; and a practitioner, executing tactics and programs on behalf of our clients.
We are looking for a confident and seasoned public relations professional who is comfortable working with executives and thrives in a results-driven and fast-paced environment. Media and community relations, crisis and corporate communications, emergency preparedness and new business development experience is a must. The successful candidate will play a significant role in growing our practice, providing strategic counsel to clients, while managing a profile of highly reputable brands.
Posted on January 27, 2012
Senior Account Executive, Digital Measurement – Toronto
Edelman Canada is currently seeking a Senior Account Executive / social media / digital measurement professional to join our Toronto Digital practice, working on a high-profile client in the technology field.
Edelman Digital is the in-house digital and social marketing arm of Edelman PR, the largest independent PR firm in the world. We focus on the intersection of culture, commerce and media, assisting brands in leveraging digital and social tools to further engage their markets in ways that lead to improved relevance, affinity and preference….and ultimately, revenue. We combine deep digital expertise with Edelman’s incredible communication credentials to create integrated and effective communications and experiences for our clients.
We are at a critical juncture in communications where the online market conversation has never been louder, further reaching, nor more active. Social media and digital marketing are now not “nice to haves” in the communications mix, they are essential to a brand’s overall image and success.
A byproduct of social media participation is the available data to marketers. Marketers now have the ability to understand, measure and report better than ever before. The goal is to then turn that data into something actionable that helps the brand plan or execute social media campaigns.
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Posted on January 25, 2012
Senior Designer – Toronto
Edelman Toronto is currently looking for an experienced Senior Designer with 7-9 years of experience to join our Creative Services team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is an inspired visual problem solver and thrives in a fast-paced office environment, working across various media: digital, print, web, video, information design, environmental, etc.
You must be a highly motivated conceptual thinker who is able to articulate, generate and execute your concepts effectively, efficiently and on-strategy. This role requires a mature, friendly and diplomatic person who can confidently guide clients and fellow colleagues through the design process from inception to completion.
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Posted on January 24, 2012
Senior Account Executive – Corporate & Public Affairs
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide is looking for an experienced Corporate Communications professional to join its team in Toronto. The Senior Account Executive must have at least two years of public relations experience (agency experience is an asset), with media relations, digital communications and social media expertise.
The ideal candidate would have some corporate communications experience. Requirements include good research, writing, editing and media relations skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members, in addition to a demonstrated knowledge of current events, news outlets and reporters. Candidates should be able to perform well under pressure and be a team player.
The successful candidate will also have a proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously. S/he will have a clear understanding of her/his clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc. Candidates will have demonstrated ability to help develop communications plans, implement public relations tactics and impart knowledge to junior account team members. Knowledge and understanding of employee communications, reputation building, and crisis and issues management is also an asset.
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Posted on December 6, 2011
Senior Account Executive – Health
The senior account executive must have at least two years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing. Experience in health communications is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications
S/he will have a proven ability to lead and manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously. S/he will have a clear understanding of her/his clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc. S/he will have demonstrated ability to help develop communications plans, implement public relations tactics and impart knowledge to junior account team members. S/he should be able to perform well under pressure and be a team player. S/he will have good research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Posted on November 24, 2011