Senior Account Manager, Technology - Jobs in Greater Vancouver

Job Description

Edelman has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years – growth that is reflective of the firm’s ongoing evolution from a PR agency into a communications marketing firm.  We now offer several specialized areas of expertise, including creative, social, paid media and research to help clients evolve, promote and protect their brands in the market. By investing heavily in specialty areas – and by focusing on collaboration, agency position, innovation, and establishing a culture of creativity – Edelman is well-positioned to continue to deliver best-in-class work to our clients in today’s complex media landscape.We help our clients – from startups to industry leaders – break through the sector #39;s clutter and deliver results that shape reputation, connect with customers, build brands and move businesses forward in Canada and around the world.We’re looking for a great storyteller. You interested Edelman Toronto is looking for a Senior Account Manager with strong earned media experience to work on technology client files (consumer techamp; B2B). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in crafting stories that catch the attention of media and consumers alike. They should have a solid grasp of the evolving earned media landscape and be equally comfortable pulling together a media strategy that delivers results, landing top tier coverage, providing recommendations on influencers and working in an integrated marketing environment.You will offer a proven ability to drive strong media results for clients and bring excellent written and verbal communications skills. With a strong ability to work with senior staff, you will be involved in the execution of communications plans based on client goals. You will be given the opportunity to execute smart campaigns across a diverse account mix including telecommunications, security, gaming, gadgetsamp; entertainment, and enterprise technology. The successful candidate will have proven project management skills, including the ability to oversee projects on multiple client accounts. You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, and a demonstrable knowledge of current events, media channels and social platforms. Responsibilities: Research, develop and project manage strategic and tactical implementation of crisis and issues management programs, including both proactive planning and preparedness projects, and reactive campaigns.   Own the client relationship on small to medium sized accounts, managing day-to-day activity, strategic client counselling and effective project staffing, with support from senior team members.  Proactively contribute to the development and growth of client accounts, working with and mobilizing Edelman specialties and resources across multiple offices.  Lead client service, organizational development, staff training and development and quality control on multiple client accounts.  Develop, write and edit strategic communications and stakeholder materials with a demonstrated understanding of client business, marketing and communication objectives.  Develop, write and edit media materials, corporate announcements, issue positioning statements, notification letters, internal communiques, and social media content.  Oversee program tracking and monitoring, providing ongoing strategic analysis of program results. Live the Edelman values (the relentless pursuit of excellence, freedom to be constantly curious, courage to do the right thing and the commitment to positively impact society). Qualifications: Bachelor #39;s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Liberal Arts or comparable required; graduate/advanced degree an asset.  5-6 years of progressive experience in an agency communications consulting environment or relevant corporate communications team; crisis communications or issues management experience is an asset, but not a prerequisite. Depth of experience developing strategic external and internal corporate communication plans. Experience managing account team members. Experience integrating and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams. Experience working with or working on government relations and employee engagement is an asset. Detail-orientedamp; highly organized, with experience and comfort managing multiple concurrent projects. Strong analytical, prioritization and communication skills. Excellent writing and presentation skills, and ability to provide intuitive plain language understanding to clients. Passion for, and experience in, responding to requests for proposals and new business pitches. Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products, including PowerPoint, and a variety of social media analytics tools. Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover.  Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada. ACCOMODATIONS: Edelman is committed to accessibility and equal opportunity in its recruitment processes.  If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment, please contact **********@edelman.com.#LI-LT1Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Dataamp; Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).Click here to view a short video about life at Edelman.