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, social and digital, 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 ‘nine-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, fuelling organic growth. We're an agency all about taking risks, thinking big and a true belief that good ideas can come from anywhere.

(And yes, the rumours are true: North is a "No timesheet agency.")

As a Sr. Account Manager, you will be working with  different agency partners  within various Publicis agencies such as Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry,Leo Burnett etc. to develop and deliver strategic, creative communications around various Groupe initiatives, partnerships and announcements. . You will work with various Agency leads to help execute and manage strategic plans and help tell their story and relentlessly pursue the best ROI, with a focus on executing programs.  An essential ingredient of your success is the ability to partner and collaborate with a number of internal and external stakeholders, in addition to integrated agency partners.

We’re looking for a passionate team player with very strong creative, strategic thinking and organizational abilities. A strategic, analytical thinker who can create cross-channel efficiencies for the Groupe.

Some of the amazing work you’ll do:

• Working with team leads at various agencies at Publicis Groupe, developing and supporting PR and social media communication deliverables to meet Agency objectives, including writing and pitching media in online publications, newspapers, television, radio, etc.
• Drafting and editing media materials including editorial pieces, media advisories, press releases, and interview prep documents.
• Developing thought leadership articles, bylines, LinkedIn posts for key Groupe executives and placing them in top Canadian publications.
• Drafting and submitting industry awards for various Groupe agencies.
• Written and verbal outreach with media contacts
• Development of strategic communications plans  
• Providing timely feedback and updates on progress against objectives
• Establishing and managing project budgets
• Ongoing tracking and knowledge of industry & brand best practices
• Contributing to the Publicis Groupe culture as a coach and mentor to team members

Our successful candidate will possess some of the following attributes below. This is just a starting point – if you feel you don’t meet the suggested experience and/or skills, we still encourage you to apply!

• Post-graduate diploma in Public Relations, Corporate Communications or related discipline
• 6-9 years of Public Relations experience, ideally with agency side experience, developing broadly integrated communications strategies, specifically media relations
• Strong media relationships across business, retail and consumer lifestyle
• Strong writing skills are required to be successful in this role
• Corporate communications experience is an asset
• Strategic thinking capabilities to support the development of strategic communications plans 
• Demonstrate an understanding of how social/digital and online community engagement integrates into a complete communications program
• Strong project management and leadership skills; ability to manage up and down
• Ability to work and manage programs with agency partners
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, dynamic, team player, excellent time management and organizational skills and is detail-oriented
• An understanding of integrated earned and social media campaign needs related to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. is an asset

Why North Strategic? Something we’re most proud of at North is our level of employee engagement. Our employees love coming to work, but also have relationships that extend beyond the work week. As a team we celebrate our company and employee milestones and encourage quality time together. We take pride in our empowering entrepreneurial culture, which is a result of our strong commitment to employee engagement and continuous growth opportunities.

• 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 on a serious growth trajectory.
• 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, parental leave top-up program, annual summer offsites, regular social events, cell phone & internet allowance, professional development and wellness allowance, and NO timesheets! Just to name a few… #workperks.
• All staff meetings so you’re always in the know.

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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.