About Us:
A three-time SABRE Canadian Agency of the Year winner (2015, 2016, 2019) North has achieved unprecedented success since launching in 2011. North disrupts the industry with its approach to PR, influencer and social, establishing itself as a Canadian agency leader.
Where other agencies begin to stagnate, North has found the sweet spot between boutique and large agency: this ‘twelve-year-old start-up’ is running on fresh momentum.
What’s the secret? While a slew of major new clients are tapping the team for their unique blend of expertise, many of North’s "OG" clients are expanding their work with the agency, fueling organic growth. We work with some of the most admired brands in Canada including Amex, Sobeys, Canada Goose and many others.
We're an agency all about taking risks, thinking big and with a true belief that good ideas can come from anywhere.
Job Description:
We are seeking an eager, enthusiastic and highly collaborative individual with a strong interest in supporting our team and office at North as we continue to build the best PR and social media agency in Canada. If you are someone who loves to pitch in and help with whatever needs to be done in order to help our clients and teams succeed, then this role is for you!
Responsibilities:
• Developing and supporting PR and social media communication deliverables to meet client objectives, including pitching magazines, bloggers, online publications, newspapers, television, radio, etc.
• Drafting and editing media materials including editorial pieces, media advisories, press releases, fact sheets and briefing books. Strong writing skills are required.
• Building relationships with media contacts and management of media lists.
• Written and verbal outreach with media contacts
• Assisting with influencers campaign management, including but not limited to, researching influencers, providing rationale, metrics and potential outputs as well a developing relationship with them.
• Strategic thinking capabilities to support the development of innovative campaigns; a creative thinker
• Social monitoring and supporting research
• Providing timely feedback to management on progress against goals
• Event logistics support as needed
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ongoing tracking and knowledge of industry & brand best practices for PR and social media
• Supporting PR and social team with media drops, running errands, sending couriers, etc.
• Managing mail and courier packages for delivery and pick up, including signing for couriers, completing waybills and maintaining logs for tracking purposes
• Performing various other administrative duties to assist the North team and partners, as required
Qualifications:
• Post-graduate diploma, degree or certificate in Public Relations, Corporate Communications or related discipline
• Excellent communication skills, dynamic, team player, excellent time management and organizational skills and is detail-oriented
• Experience with social media platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Instagram, X, Pinterest, etc. is a strong asset
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Event planning and execution experience
• Strong client management and leadership skills; ability to manage up and down
• Strategic thinking capabilities to support the development of innovative campaigns; a creative thinker
Additional information:
• Meaningful work where you can have a direct impact working on some of the biggest brands out there!
• A culture of entrepreneurship, creativity, growth and collaboration
• Work with top talent at an award-winning agency
• A focused commitment to career development and personal success – let us help you
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package including substantial time off policies and mental wellness resources (like really. It’s a big deal)
• Oh, and did we mention the perks?! Hybrid work from home/office environment, regular social events, cell phone & internet allowance, just to name a few… #workperks
• All staff meetings so you’re always in the know
Thank you very much for your interest in working at North Strategic. We look forward to meeting you!
North Strategic is committed workplace diversity and will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
