Job Description

Responsibilities

Shinn Communications Canada Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative full-time PR Coordinator. Reporting to the Director, this candidate is passionate about all things entertainment, travel, and lifestyle, and can handle working with high-profile clients. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate execution of high-profile publicity campaigns

• Assist with securing earned media coverage

• Coordinate and assist with virtual and in-person talent junkets, promotional activities, and various events

• Produce and develop quality written external press materials and internal communication materials (ie. pitches, press releases, media alerts, monthly newsletters, wrap-up reports, business proposals, etc.)

• Coordinate mailings for products and promo items - liaise directly with our media and mailing house to ensure products ship in an organized and timely manner

• Manage daily communications with media, clients, vendors, and other VIPs

• Participate in weekly client meetings and brainstorm sessions

• Research targeted key media and influencers to add to our contact database

• Develop and maintain solid relationships with colleagues, clients, and media - professional and positive demeanor only, please!

• Daily media monitoring and reporting using Critical Mention and other search engines

• Additional administrative tasks as needed

Experience / Background Must Haves:

• At least 1-2 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, and/or Marketing

• Familiarity with the media landscape in Canada (specifically entertainment, travel, and/or lifestyle)

• Computer skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite / Google Drive Suite

• Knowledge of Constant Contact or MailChimp

• Knowledge of Zoom

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work proactively and independently

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to juggle multiple tasks at once

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Flexible and understand that occasionally work needs attention after 5pm

• Positive and enthusiastic energy

• Dog lover

*** Applications without the required experience or education in Public Relations will not be considered. Thanks! Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Works well remotely with minimal supervision

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• public relations: 1 year (required)
• Media Relations: 1 year (required)
• Google Suite: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Public Relations Certification (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-08-24
Expected start date: 2022-08-29
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