Public relations Jobs in East York, ON

1400 Castlefield Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 4C4, Canada Req #1988

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Roots is more than just an iconic Canadian retailer, we are a group of passionate people who act with integrity, trust each other and do what is right. We work in a space where people can grow and develop, with teams who own results and are dedicated to seeing Roots win. We seek to build long-standing relationships with partners who share our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of operation.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Public Relations who will seek inspiration from our roots, can commit to achieving results the right way and loves to think big to join us on our journey.

The Manager, Public Relations for Roots will be responsible for the following :

• Develop and execute PR strategies (earned and paid) with PR Director to enhance brand awareness and strengthen media relations with relevant media outlets.
• Position Roots as a leader in cultural and lifestyle conversations across North America through strategic partnerships and corporate communications efforts.
• Elevate editorial impact by increasing brand relevance within fashion, lifestyle, culture media through proactive outreach, keeping your finger on the pulse.
• Build and nurture strong connections with leading media and agency partners, while ensuring programs are executed on time and within budget.
• Manage and evaluate media and influencer programs against key performance indicators (KPIs), earned and paid, in collaboration with the Social team.
• Partner with marketing channels like Brand, Social, Digital, Creative, and Product to execute key milestones effectively.
• Contribute to brand activations and events.
• Have a strong understanding of social trends.
• Develop seeding / gifting strategies and optimize results to strengthen our brand presence.
• Represent PR at weekly marketing planning meetings, providing updates, share-outs and insights. Ability to pivot and be flexible.

Top candidates for the Manager, Public Relations role will have the following :

Founded in 1973, Roots Canada is a publicly held Canadian lifestyle brand that sells apparel, leather bags, small leather goods, footwear and active athletic wear with over 100 retail stores in North America and Asia.

At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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