Pomp & Circumstance PR
Role: Consumer Account Manager, Consumer (4-5 Years Experience)
About the agency: Based in Toronto, Pomp & Circumstance is one of Canada’s fastest growing lifestyle and consumer PR agencies. Named Adweek’s global “100 Fastest Growing List,” Strategy Magazine Agency of the Year, and on Canadian Business’ Startup List of the country’s fastest-growing companies. The award-winning agency delivers game-changing campaigns across multiple verticals and industries in the areas of media relations, influencer relations, content, events, experiential, paid media, social and digital marketing.
Our clients are an equal mix of consumer and lifestyle brands, so while this posting is for a consumer whiz, our ideal candidate is someone who feels comfortable playing on both sides of the court.
An Account Manager at P&C would:
- Manage day-to-day client communications and serve as an effective account lead across multiple accounts with limited senior support
- Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving 360 media landscape and actively foster relationships with relevant media and influencers
- Oversee all media & influencer relations with the ability to pitch effectively and deliver exceptional program results
- Develop creative program ideas and manage events with ninja-like precision and attention to detail
- Manage & reconcile large program budgets effectively, ensuring accurate billing of time and hard costs
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; strong technical and creative writing skills are a must
- Mentor and provide clear direction/support to junior team members in order to foster positive team growth
- Participate in new business pitches
About you:
- A postgraduate degree in public relations, marketing communications, journalism, business or similar background
- 3-5 years of directly related experience; an agency background is a must
- Experience working with lifestyle and corporate accounts/clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong technical and creative writing skills are a must
- Strong media relations skills and relationships, and track record of successfully delivering measurable results
- Excellent organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
