Account Coordinator

1Milk2Sugars • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$40,000 - CA$46,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Relations Coordinator to join our team. As an entry-level position, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the public relations field while supporting various client accounts and internal initiatives. The Public Relations Coordinator will assist with media relations, content creation, event coordination, and general administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Mac systems, as well as Office software (Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
• Polished writing & presentation skills; both written & in person
• Understanding of Social Media & Canadian Influencer landscape
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Dynamic & self-starter that can work with efficiency & speed

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree/certificate in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or other related specialties preferred
• French-English Bilingual is an asset.
• Previous internship or related experience in PR, communications, or marketing is a plus but not required.
• Preferably having agency experience and working with fashion, beauty or lifestyle clients.

Responsibilities

• Pitch media & influencers story ideas (in English and/or French) to garner coverage and ensure targets for our clients are exceeded.
• Leverage established media relationships through ongoing outreach & strategic pitching. Take ownership of the master media list, making edits & additions on an ongoing basis
• Produce & manage campaign schedules. Be responsible for timelines & work-back plans.
• Liaise with & manage outside partners & vendors – this includes suppliers, graphic designers, influencers, etc.
• Maximize, track & manage all expenses/campaign budgets.
• Aid in brainstorming for PR tactics and execution, includes helping in the creation and execution of digital influencer programs
• Contribute to brainstorming for campaign ideation, PR tactics & the creation of digital influencer programs
• Assist in the planning and execution of client events
• Take ownership of media monitoring, clipping & preparation of Good News Notes
• Assist in the preparation & shipment of media mailers
• Misc. research & other admin tasks as needed
• All other duties or projects as assigned.
• Ensure all copy is free of spelling or grammatical errors.
• Stay on top of deadlines and help the team keep track of overall priorities and daily tasks.
• Be present for in-person status meetings or conference calls and actively participate in promoting the Agency's work.
• Attend media events after hours on an occasional and as-needed basis.
• Identify inefficiencies in day-to-day work and offer immediate solutions for change.
• Know the hours allocated to each client and ensure they are not surpassed. Track time worked daily in our time tracking software, TMetric.
• Must be available to support events or projects that may occur outside of regular business hours.
• Perform other research and administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time permanent employees get medical, vision, and dental benefits after three months.
• Hybrid workweek.
• We close down for a paid break during Christmas (subject to change).
• Premium Calm app subscription and access to Perkopolis.
• After a year with us, work from wherever you want for up to 3 weeks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level