PR Senior Account Executive

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Like a tartan, we are a tightly woven team of passionate, resilient, and approachable people who are unique and diverse in our thinking. We’re certified for exceptional workplace culture by The Canadian Workplace Culture Index, the leading Canadian measure of workplace culture.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to work with our Victoria team, supporting the team on day-to-day PR activities for travel, tourism and lifestyle accounts. We are proud to offer flexible hybrid working between home and the office.

Role responsibilities

• Building, maintaining and nurturing existing relationships with top-level local, national and international media to secure client coverage, across sectors including; travel & tourism, hospitality, lifestyle and others
• Delivering first class written material, including press releases, features, case studies, and social media copy
• Hosting events, dinners, meet and greet site tours and media/ influencer trips
• Planning and executing media and influencer drops, gifting and sponsorship opportunities as well as all client facing activities; weekly briefing calls, reports and strategic planning meetings
• Working with the Account Manager on business development activities to secure new clients and PR projects, helping to build pitches/proposals, engaging in research and participating on presentations when required
• Mentoring and overseeing junior members of the team and work closely with agency partners to ensure they meet agency standards and best practices

Required skills

• Two year’s experience as an Account Executive or equivalent role within a communications agency or as an internal communications manager
• Strong writing and media relations skills with strong knowledge of the BC and National media landscape
• Strong administration skills
• Demonstrate ability to support building a positive work environment and culture
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, a creative flair, data analysis capabilities

Advantageous skills

• Have an understanding of traditional and digital communications platforms
• Previous experience working in an agency
• Travel/hospitality experience
• Event planning experience
• A college diploma/university degree in PR, Journalism, Digital Marketing or Marketing

Our Values

tartanbond is a friendly and collaborative workplace that focuses on work-life balance, personal growth and equal opportunities for all. We continually embrace change and we are always striving to do things the right way. We lead with kindness, always.

Our team embodies our six core values of:

• Trust
• Respect
• Passion
• Honesty
• Bravery
• Collaboration

Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion (EDDI)

tartanbond is a force for good, through the people we employ, the work we produce, the clients we partner with and the causes we support. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are becoming ingrained in our DNA. We embrace and celebrate individuality and we are committed to proactively creating opportunities for all in our quest to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.