Reporting to the Vice President, Calgary, the Senior Account Manager will contribute to the leadership and overall direction of account teams as it relates to client service, account management and quality control. You will also co-lead and/or contribute to winning new client business.

The successful candidate will play a major role in the development of comprehensive public engagement campaigns including message development, copywriting, event management and effective pitching to media and other stakeholders, incorporating visual communications, social media and digital channels into client programs. Working in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams, the Senior Account Manager will oversee the quality and performance of accounts, ensuring work meets Edelman’s high global standards, and adherence to budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience in communications at an integrated marketing, PR or advertising agency
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with senior staff to develop and execute communications plans based on client goals
• Experience in executing social media and digital applications with demonstrated understanding of social media strategies and integrated communications planning, including Facebook community management, integration of tools such as Twitter, Instagram and Foursquare, social media advertising and development of written and creative web materials
• Demonstrated success in media relations, including materials development, pitching, and interview coordination
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to write across a wide variety of topics and platforms
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with the ability to accurately judge and edit the work of others at or below his/her level
• Familiarity with best practice communications tactics and public relations tools and will be able to recommend them to his/her clients
• Ability to act as a daily client contact and to be responsible for managing large accounts including complex budgets and timelines
• Mature attitude with ability to work under little supervision
• Desire and ability to quickly learn and adapt skills to successfully service clients in wide-ranging sectors
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• PR experience in oil and gas and consumer retail sectors preferred

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.calgary@edelman.com. Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.

 About the role:

As an intern, you will be responsible for assisting the Consumer Marketing team while learning about public relations through hands-on experience with lifestyle and consumer brands. 

 Your role is to develop the skills you need to become an Account Executive while supporting our Consumer Marketing practice.  In particular, Edelman expects you to: 

• Always behave in a professional and ethical manner, while upholding the Edelman values of quality, integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit and mutual benefit
• Comply with all company Policies and Procedures
• Manage your time effectively and efficiently and complete accurate timesheets
• Develop a knowledge of all aspects of media relations, including new media
• Develop and expand your media contacts
• Develop desk research skills to be used for existing and new business
• Participate in creative brainstorms
• Develop specific knowledge of the industries/practices within which you work
• Consolidate IT skills and become proficient in using all Edelman software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as resources and tools such as Infomart, Cision, MRP and CNW  

 Key qualities required for a successful career with Edelman include: 

• Post-graduate degree in marketing, public relations or communications
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize
• Commitment and enthusiasm
• Drive and ambition
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work well independently or within a team
• Ability to present ideas and concepts convincingly
• Creative flair

 Specific duties for this internship will include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist with media list development, blogger research, social media and traditional media audits
• Conduct media relations outreach around various programs
• Conduct  media monitoring and develop reports and trackers
• Source and develop creative media mailers
• Develop social media content
• Provide onsite support for interview opportunities or events

• Research for various account team needs
• Provide administrative support including copying, faxing, filing, binding
• Provide assistance with special projects as needed
• Provide assistance to client account teams as needed

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.toronto@edelman.com.

Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman.

 Your role as an intern in our practice includes:

• Responsibility to support client and team programming
• Writing and editing client materials including press releases
• Media relations outreach and research
• Media and social media monitoring
• Project tracking and reporting
• Participation in meetings and brainstorms for program development
• Research to support new business and client programs
• Team and client interaction
• Provide assistance with special projects as needed

 In turn we provide:

• Goal development for your growth
• Coaching and mentoring from more experienced colleagues
• Responsibility early on in your career
• Interesting and challenging work with world-class clients
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• A meaningful role on our team

 Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.toronto@edelman.com.

Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman.

 The Account Manager will have at least four years relevant experience predominantly in health communications, with work in an agency environment considered an asset. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to manage large projects, as well as small teams on one or more sizeable accounts. The candidate will also have a comprehensive understanding of his/her clients’ businesses and their stakeholders, as well as the Canadian health and pharmaceutical environment and will be able to impart this knowledge to account team members. S/he will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and a demonstrated ability to delegate tactical assignments and accurately judge and edit the work of others at or below his/her level. S/he will be able to work with senior staff to develop and execute communications plans based on client goals. Working in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams, the Account Manager will oversee quality and performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and adherence to budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• At least four years of related experience, with at least two years’ experience in a health-related position
• Experience in communications at an integrated marketing, PR or advertising agency
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with senior staff to develop and execute communications plans based on client goals
• Solid understanding of social media and digital applications, and what can and cannot be done within a regulated environment
• Demonstrated success in media relations, including materials development, pitching and interview coordination
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to write across a wide variety of topics and platforms
• Demonstrated ability to accurately judge and edit the work of others at or below his/her level
• Familiarity with best practice communications tactics and public relations tools and will be able to recommend them to his/her clients
• Ability to act as a daily client contact and to be responsible for client-related finance management, including managing large projects within budget
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is preferred

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.montreal@edelman.com. Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.

Edelman Canada veut combler un poste de conseiller pour des clients du secteur de la santé et des communications d’entreprise, à Montréal.

Le titulaire du poste devra compter au moins quatre ans d’expérience pertinente, notamment dans le secteur de la communication en santé. Une expérience en agence est un atout. La personne recherchée doit démontrer une capacité manifeste à gérer des projets importants et de petites équipes pour un ou plusieurs clients de bonne envergure. Elle aura également une compréhension exhaustive du secteur d’activité de ses clients et de ses intervenants ainsi que de l’industrie de la santé et des produits pharmaceutiques au Canada, connaissances qu’elle devra partager avec les membres des équipes attitrées aux comptes. La personne recherchée possédera d’excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite ainsi que la capacité à déléguer des mandats et à évaluer et à réviser le travail de ses pairs ou de ses subalternes. Elle sera en mesure de travailler avec des cadres supérieurs pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans de communication répondant aux objectifs des clients. Travaillant avec des équipes multidisciplinaires, parfois situées à différents endroits, le titulaire du poste supervisera la qualité et le rendement des comptes, s’assurant de la qualité du travail et du respect des budgets et des échéanciers.

Qualifications requises:

• Au moins quatre ans d’expérience pertinente, dont au moins deux ans dans un poste lié à la santé
• Expérience en communication dans une agence de commercialisation, de relations publiques ou de publicité
• Excellent sens de l’organisation et solides aptitudes en gestion de projet, dont une capacité avérée à gérer simultanément plusieurs projets de petite ou moyenne envergure
• Aptitude à travailler avec des cadres supérieurs pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans de communication répondant aux objectifs des clients
• Compréhension approfondie des médias numériques et sociaux ainsi que de ce qui peut et ne peut être fait dans un environnement réglementé
• Expertise éprouvée en  relations médias, notamment en ce qui a trait à l’élaboration de matériel, à la relance médias et à la préparation et coordination d’entrevues
• Compétences exceptionnelles en communication orale et écrite dont une aptitude marquée à traiter d’une grande variété de sujets et à rédiger pour différentes plateformes
• Capacité manifeste à évaluer adéquatement et à réviser le travail de ses pairs ou de ses subalternes
• Bonne connaissance des meilleures pratiques en ce qui a trait aux tactiques de communication et aux outils de relations publiques, lui permettant d’en recommander à ses clients
• Baccalauréat décerné par un établissement d’enseignement supérieur dans un domaine pertinent un atout

Pour soumettre votre candidature, veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitæ accompagné d’une lettre de présentation à l’adresse hr.montreal@edelman.com. Nous communiquerons seulement avec les candidats convoqués pour une entrevue. Nous vous remercions de votre intérêt pour Edelman Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

As an account executive, you have at least one year of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing.

You will have a solid grasp of all basic public relations tools and how they are used to achieve client goals, with preference given to those with a strong understanding of social media and how it can be used to support corporate reputation. You will have solid research, writing and editing skills and the ability to develop media contacts/relationships. We expect a fundamental understanding of media outreach assignments and experience and initiative in developing and executing appropriate traditional and online media strategies. The candidate must be fluent in French and in English, oral and written and must have advanced knowledge of Windows softwares (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

In your role as an account executive, you will: 

•  Demonstrate understanding of key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors
• Provide account administration including meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, attending client meetings and conference calls and reporting weekly/monthly activity and coverage
• Manage media relations by identifying & working with target media and building a network of traditional and online media contacts and influencers
• Demonstrate an understanding of today’s news and media landscape and the ability to successfully implement public engagement and social media programs
• Write press materials and internal communications
• Edit and proofread written materials for quality and adherence to appropriate writing style
• Provide support for client issues and crisis management program requirements
• Manage projects with keen attention to detail using organizational skills, working with colleagues, vendors and support agencies
• Maintain effective communications with project leaders, account teams, manager and peers
• Coordinate public relations tactics by managing workflow, logistics and interaction with media and influencers
• Develop client service and interaction skills including call/meeting reporting
• Implement traditional and online research and measurement techniques
• Demonstrate understanding of how to use and apply to client objectives, basic social media tools including blogs, Twitter, RSS feeds, micro blogging, social networks, etc.
• Participate and assist in program brainstorming, development and planning
• Participate in the new business process, including research, audits, preparation of proposals and support for new business pitches
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

 Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.montreal@edelman.com . Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman.

Coordonnateur, Relations publiques

Le bureau de Edelman Montréal veut combler un poste de coordonnateur pour des clients du secteur des affaires publiques et affaires corporatives ainsi que dans le secteur de la santé.

Qualifications requises

Le titulaire du poste devra compter au moins un an d’expérience pertinente en relations publiques ou dans un domaine connexe tel que la recherche, la publicité, les services-conseils en gestion, les médias et l’édition. Cette personne maîtrisera parfaitement les outils de base utilisés en relations publiques et les utilisera afin d’atteindre les objectifs des clients. La préséance sera accordée aux postulants qui possèdent une solide connaissance des médias sociaux et de leur utilisation afin de promouvoir la réputation des entreprises. La personne recherchée présentera d’excellentes aptitudes en recherche, en rédaction et en révision de textes, en plus d’être capable d’entrer en contact ou en relation avec les médias. Elle devra faire preuve d’une compréhension fondamentale des mandats de coordination média tout en possédant l’expérience et le sens de l’initiative nécessaires pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies médiatiques appropriées sur les plateformes traditionnelles ou en ligne. Le candidat doit avoir une maîtrise de la langue française et anglaise, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit ainsi qu’une connaissance avancée des logiciels Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Tâches

En tant que coordonnateur en relations publiques, vous devrez :

•  Être au fait des renseignements clés d’un client, notamment sa stratégie d’affaires, ses enjeux sectoriels, ses produits et services et ses principaux clients et concurrents ;
• Assurer la gestion de compte, c’est-à-dire respecter les échéanciers, résoudre les problèmes, assister aux réunions avec le client, participer aux conférences téléphoniques et faire rapport des activités et de la couverture médiatique hebdomadaires et mensuelles ;
• Gérer les relations avec les médias en cernant les médias cibles et en travaillant avec eux tout en bâtissant un réseau de personnes-ressources et d’influenceurs médiatiques sur les plateformes traditionnelles et en ligne ;
• Faire preuve d’une bonne connaissance du paysage médiatique actuel et démontrer la capacité de mettre en œuvre avec succès des programmes d’engagement du public et de médias sociaux;
• Rédiger le matériel de presse et de communications internes ;
• Réviser et corriger des documents écrits pour en assurer la qualité et la rectitude linguistique ;
• Prêter assistance à l’équipe en réponse aux enjeux des clients et aux exigences du programme de gestion de crise ;
• Assurer minutieusement la gestion de projet en faisant preuve d’un excellent sens de l’organisation et en collaborant avec les collègues, les fournisseurs et les collaborateurs ;
• Communiquer efficacement avec les chefs de projet, les équipes responsables des comptes, la direction et les pairs ;
• Coordonner les tactiques de relations publiques en veillant au bon déroulement des activités, à la logistique et aux interactions avec les médias et les influenceurs publics ;
• Acquérir des aptitudes en matière de service et d’interaction avec la clientèle, notamment en ce qui a trait à la production de rapports d’appels téléphoniques et de réunions ;
• Mettre en œuvre des techniques de recherche et d’analyse applicables aux plateformes traditionnelles et en ligne ;
• Maîtriser, en appui aux objectifs du client, l’utilisation des outils de base liés aux médias sociaux comme les blogues, Twitter, les fils RSS, le microblogage et les réseaux sociaux ;
• Participer et contribuer aux séances de remue-méninges, d’élaboration et de planification des programmes ;
• Prendre part au processus d’acquisition de compte, notamment aux travaux de recherche,  d’analyse, de préparation des propositions et de rédaction des argumentaires en vue de l’obtention de nouveaux mandats ;
• Agir conformément aux valeurs prônées par Edelman (qualité, intégrité, respect, esprit d’entreprise, bénéfices mutuels) et son Code d’éthique et de conduite professionnelle.

 Pour soumettre votre candidature, veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitæ accompagné d’une lettre de présentation à l’adresse hr.montreal@edelman.com. Nous communiquerons seulement avec les candidats convoqués pour une entrevue. Nous vous remercions de votre intérêt pour Edelman.

 À propos d’Edelman Canada

Edelman offre des services-conseils complets et intégrés en matière de communication à une clientèle croissante d’entreprises, d’organisations du secteur public et d’organismes sans but lucratif canadiens et internationaux. Possédant des bureaux à Montréal, à Toronto, à Calgary et à Vancouver, Edelman Canada repousse constamment les limites des relations publiques traditionnelles en utilisant les plus récents médias sociaux et outils numériques pour se placer à l’avant-garde d’une nouvelle ère de mobilisation publique qui rallie les organisations et leurs membres. Visitez le www.edelman.ca pour de plus amples renseignements.

 À propos d’Edelman

Edelman est la plus grande agence de relations publiques au monde et compte plus de 4 200 employés qui travaillent dans 63 bureaux en propriété exclusive et sociétés apparentées répartis dans plus de 30 villes du monde. Edelman a été nommée la meilleure agence de relations publiques de la décennie par Advertising Age en 2009, en plus de figurer sur sa liste des meilleures agences de 2010 et de 2011 ; elle a également été nommée l’agence de relations publiques de l’année 2011 par Adweek, l’agence de relations publiques de l’année 2011 dans la catégorie des grandes agences par PRWeek et l’agence internationale de l’année 2011 par Holmes Report. Elle a également été nommée l’un des meilleurs employeurs de 2010 par Advertising Age ainsi qu’un des cinq meilleurs employeurs de 2011 par Glassdoor. Edelman possède les sociétés spécialisées Blue (publicité), StrategyOne (recherche), RUTH (marketing intégré), DJE Science (communications médicales et scientifiques) et MATTER (sports, commandites et divertissement) et Edelman Consulting. Visitez le www.edelman.com pour de plus amples renseignements.

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. Edelman Digital was recently named The Holmes Report’s 2012 “Digital Agency of the Year.”

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.

Core Responsibilities:

Business Strategy

• Maintain overall business direction and vision for the Edelman Digital technology team in Canada
• Develop strategic business roadmap in coordination with various Canadian and US business units and execute against that roadmap
• Ensure the team stays up to speed on marketplace trends and changes and adapts to serve the evolving needs of our clients
• Drive integration for the Edelman Digital technology team in Canada with our various Canadian and US teams across the portfolio of our PR and Digital services

Operational Excellence

• Assist in determining ROI for client web-sites via the setup and analysis of website analytics
• Estimate timing and budget for potential new business opportunities
• Handle budgeting for annual technology upgrades
• Work with Finance to resolve outstanding invoices for technology vendors and temporary resources
• Develop product and pricing consistency across the spectrum
• Oversee resource management to effectively run the business within acceptable levels of service and profitability
• Total financial responsibility for specific set of accounts including forecasting and project profitability
• Track time and correct billing issues; manage monthly billing worksheets
• Document/track cost variations and keep team/manager abreast of changes
• Complete timesheets
• Comply with company financial management policies and procedures

Technical Architect/Strategist:

• Oversee a team of 15 developers, QA analysts and business managers based in Montreal
• Act as a senior level counterpart to internal and external client leadership, providing technical direction to the client. Create technical solutions with core team and development partners that achieve client’s desired business objectives while keeping in mind existing constraints.
• Document and explain proposed solutions for discussion with client.
• Write functional and technical briefs in coordination with Account Team.
• Write project technical documentation for internal/client reference.
• Collaborate with fellow Technical Directors to standardize technical solution procedures.
• Research and suggest new technologies and platforms.
• Proactively suggest cross functional areas to collaborate on new products and capabilities.

Technical Project Management:

• Manage day-to-day development of internal technical teams and external technical partners toward successful deliverables.
• Work in close partnership with Project Management team to set realistic timelines, and offer options (with appropriate opportunity costs) when phasing strategies must be employed.

Technical Support:

• Ongoing management of live sites/systems in collaboration with client as well as project management, creative and account teams.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients and delegating work to developers or development partners.

Talent Development:

• Coach and motivate junior staff
• Challenge staff to ensure they work on a variety of projects
• Delegate work fairly and systematically
• Manage deadlines of staff
• Complete reviews when appropriate; contribute to performance appraisal process for peers and managers
• Ensure goals and expectations are clear and that team members are consistently measured and rewarded for achieving them
• Build desire to attain and maintain high levels of performance from team members
• Empower team members by trusting their capability by taking calculated risks and giving others space to act
• Build talent development plans and paths for team members and invest strategically to enable business and professional development and growth
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing and selecting Edelman personnel

Requirements:

• Must have technology management experience in a digital agency environment working on a variety of small, medium and large web based sites and applications.
• 10+ years’ hands on experience with broad range of technologies including but not limited to: LAMP, .NET, SQL Server, XHTML/CSS, AJAX, Javacript, PHP, HTML5, Web APIs such as Google, Facebook, Twitter.
• Ability to gather and document business, functional and technical specifications.
• Experience working with hardware architects to ensure a scalable software solution.
• Experience with Web analytics platforms such as Webtrends, Google Analytics and/or Omniture
• CMS experience such as Drupal, Expression Engine, Sharepoint and WordPress a plus.
• Social Media experience a plus, including understanding blogging systems, social network APIs and mobile.
• Bilingual capabilities preferred
• Some travel may be expected.

The Montreal office fosters a collaborative and team-oriented environment among a close-knit, engaging and diverse workforce. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your resume to hr.montreal@edelman.com. Edelman offers a generous compensation and benefits package. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 no longer “nice to haves” in the communications mix, they are essential to a brand’s overall image and success. The time for improvisation of work in the space has come to an end. Edelman Digital is focused on establishing a strong foundation in Insights utilizing best practices from marketing science, consumer research and communications.

If you share this vision and think you have what it takes to help us take our Montreal team (and business!) to new heights, read on.

Qualifications

You’re fluent in the various technologies that define the online space and are passionate about understanding their impact on human behavior. As someone with an appreciation for both the Humanities and Sciences, you are considered a healthy skeptic by your peers. You strive to balance innovative and creative thinking with mathematical and scientific foundations and have a firm understanding of business and marketing analytics. You recognize that Consumer Insights is integral in the world of Digital Brand Consulting and strive to use fact-based insights to drive digital brand strategy creation, optimization and execution.

As an Analyst in Analytics and Intelligence, you will be a key part of the Edelman Digital Insights team. Your core focus will be on the execution of analysis and delivery of insights using a variety of methodological techniques and report styles.

Desired skills and experience

• Have a strong grasp and passion for social media, how and why it’s used.
• Have an understanding of how to execute project work using social media relevant research methods such as: conversation analysis, post-performance analysis, engagement retention and modeling, forecasting and driver analysis.
• Education or experience executing research across key social platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Blogs.
• A bachelor or graduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Robust analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative) combined with a strong interest and aptitude for understanding statistical analysis and social science research methods.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. Ability to communicate in French would be an added asset.
• Ability to liaise with multiple parties; account teams, clients confidently and effectively.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints.

Responsibilities

The analyst will work Interface directly with Senior Analysts to support design of research programs and deliver marketing performance reports and ad hoc research studies. Responsibilities include:

• Work with Senior analysts on day-to-day tactical implementation of theory to real-world projects.
• Effectively distill data into coherent analysis, insights and ultimately actionable recommendations in straight forward and simple language.
• Support the development of quantitative and qualitative analysis standards and custom analysis models to effectively track marketing performance, trends, and opportunities within all digital channels utilized by our clients.
• Stay informed on the communications and marketing analytics industry, including new technologies, methodologies and important new vendors.
• Stay informed about client industries including their technologies, products, target markets and competitors.
• Actual work responsibilities include:
• 90% – Supporting on existing accounts
• 10% – Internal training and development / day to day management

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.montreal@edelman.com. Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.

Reporting to the Vice President and Practice Lead, the Senior Account Manager/Account Director will be responsible for the leadership and overall direction of account teams as it relates to client service, account management and quality control. You will also co-lead and/or contribute to winning new client business.

The ideal candidate will be able to lead and execute research-driven communications programs for Edelman’s clients to advance their business and brands. S/he will be entrepreneurial and professional with impeccable written, verbal communication and presentation skills. S/he also will be a superb people manager able to attract, motivate, retain, empower and coach staff, and will possess the vision, insight and confidence necessary to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact and trusted advisor for clients
• Own the creative and strategic planning process for clients, while leading and managing a team through the project planning and execution processes
• Develop and oversee account teams’ performance, ensuring quality work is done, efficient processes are in place, and client requests are handled in a timely fashion
• Develop and integrate marketing and communication plans for key target audiences
• Develop brand and messaging platforms and build effective programs for launching and supporting brands using fully-integrated programs
• Demonstrate practical and advanced understanding of visual communications, social media and the digital landscape and how to incorporate these channels into client programs
• Manage both lean and large budgets for marketing and PR, with a familiarity in providing measurement and metrics for success
• Support Practice Lead in pursuing new business opportunities
• Provide leadership in the areas of total account management, including day-to-day account activity and the provision of strategic guidance and counsel to clients that will assist clients in meeting their business objectives
• Write proposals, strategy documents and client correspondence
• Mentor, coach and support all team members
• Understand core financial constructs including revenue, profitability, pricing structures (hourly vs. retainer accounts), utilization, realization, budgeting and forecasting
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends and demonstrate expert understanding of how they integrate into communications programs

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least five to seven years of related experience
• Extensive experience in a communications at an integrated marketing, PR or advertising agency
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing campaigns for corporate, non-profit, B2B and consumer clients
• Solid understanding of “big picture” client programs, while maintaining awareness of future client events and activities and how they relate to overall objectives and targets
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful communications programs, as well as influencer/advocacy initiatives
• Well versed in client relations including understanding and assessing a client’s business needs and communication needs and meet those needs through successful programs
• A consummate team player who brings a passionate, positive and high-energy approach to client service and delivering results
• Excellent communication skills and experience providing sound counsel and recommendations on how the business is operated and managed

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.vancouver@edelman.com. Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.