Account Coordinator (Public Relations)

If youre interested in joining a growing public relations agency and consider yourself to be creative solutions-oriented and a collaborative team player you may just be our newest team member!

We are hiring for the role of Account Coordinator and looking for a candidate with 1-2 years of public relations experience. Candidates with similar experience in the fields of marketing advertising or communications are also encouraged to apply. While our clients span multiple categories someone with a passion for (and experience in); food and beverage beauty and personal care and/or lifestyle brands is ideal.

A little bit about us:

Harbinger is an independently owned Canadian and female-founded communications agency.We are experts in building brand presence for everyday products in Canada.

We combine our deep knowledge of the market and consumers to create transformative campaigns that generate awareness shape perception and influence behaviour to drive sales.

We are a growing fast-paced team of leading content strategists media and influencer specialists creatives and dedicated client service partners. We love what we do and our clients do too which is why were looking for you!

What we offer:

• A dynamic agency environment with a tier-one client roster
• The chance to work with exciting brands and industry leaders
• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Flexible Health Benefits plan
• Hybrid-model work approach with downtown Toronto office location
• Commitment to professional development employee training and career advancement

A lot about you:

The successful candidate will be:

• Educated in the field of communications/marketing and have 1-2 years of experience in public relations (previously in an internship or coordinator role).
• Willing to support the client service team across accounts to fulfill the needs of the agency.
• Resourceful and highly accountable with a commitment to deadlines and desire to do great work.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of earned media relations influencer marketing and activation/events.
• Have a great attitude a desire to learn and contribute and a curious creative mindset.

In this role your tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with Client Service Manager/Account Executive and other team members to execute detailed program plans as needed
• Attending team meetings to understand the details of the program and assigned role(s)
• Attending calls and meetings/presentations as required; may need to input into status documents or provide summary notes
• Use of social media tools to assist in social listening and gathering data -for existing or new business
• Help developing influencer and spokespeople recommendations and supporting the team with research
• Assisting with pitches and list development for both traditional media and influencers
• Pitching media monitoring and tracking results as well as contributing to coverage reports
• Coordinating mailings for consumer/media/influencer opportunities
• Coordinating logistics related to activations and events
• Overall support for account such as working with various suppliers and partners
• Working collaboratively and effectively with inter-agency teams and/or partners.
• Account administration such as arranging couriers research related to account needs
• Using/leveraging: MRP Meltwater CreatorIQ or related influencer platform and/or other similar tools and platforms.

Skills matter but fit does too so if youre unsure dont hesitate. Submit your resume a cover letter (let us know why you!) and well reach out if we think you could be a match.

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to upholding a culture of collaboration and employee development.