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PR Job: Account Manager – Community Relations and Communications

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She has no idea they are talking about her

She has no idea they are talking about her

The things you find on Twitter; not only are they hiring an account manager, but it also looks like they could use a proofreader. Here’s a pretty primo PR position:

Edelman Public Relations Worldwide is looking for an experienced public relations and corporate communications professional to join its expanding team in Vancouver.

 

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate and Public Affairs, the Account Manager will contribute to the overall direction of account teams as it relates to client service, account management and quality control. You will also co-lead and/or contribute to winning new client business.

 

Our immediate need is for a team player with a demonstrated interest in government or business issues. The focus of Edelman’s work in these fields is to identify stakeholder and community priorities on behalf of clients and to develop response plans using direct contact or a variety of communications channels.

 

The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of comprehensive community relations programs, including the development of communications materials and documents, event planning and management, supporting clients in stakeholder meetings, and interacting with the public. Working in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams, the Account Manager will oversee quality and performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and adherence to budgets and deadlines. The position will take on increasing responsibility as the incumbent becomes familiar with project content.

 

Qualifications:

 

At least three to five years of related experience

An interest in content: that is, demonstrated ability and interest related to government or business issues and the rollout of major initiatives and major projects.

Community relations experience including event planning and management, managing subcontractors stakeholder contact

Experience in communications at an integrated marketing, PR or advertising agency

Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep teams on track

Ability to work with senior staff to develop and execute plans based on client goals

Solid understanding of social media and digital applications

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to write across a wide variety of topics and platforms

Familiarity with best practice in communications and community relations, and an ability to present them to clients

Ability to act as a daily client contact and to be responsible for client-related finance management, including managing large projects within budget

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is preferred

 

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter to hr.vancouver@edelman.com. Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.

About Edelman Canada

Edelman provides comprehensive, integrated communications counsel and services to an expanding list of Canadian and international companies, public sector organizations and not-for-profits. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, Edelman Canada is pushing the boundaries of traditional public relations, using the latest social media and digital tools to place our firm at the forefront of a new era of Public Engagement between organizations and their constituents.

About Edelman

Edelman is the world’s largest public relations firm, with 66 offices and more than 4,500 employees worldwide, as well as affiliates in more than 30 cities. Edelman was named Advertising Age’s top-ranked PR firm of the decade in 2009 and one of its “A-List Agencies” in both 2010 and 2011; Adweek’s “2011 PR Agency of the Year;” PRWeek’s “2011 Large PR Agency of the Year;” and The Holmes Report’s “2011 Global Agency of the Year” and its “2012 Digital Agency of the Year.” Edelman was named one of the “Best Places to Work” by Advertising Age in 2010 and 2012 and among Glassdoor’s top ten “Best Places to Work” in 2011 and 2013. Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Berland (research), Blue (advertising), A&R Edelman (technology), BioScience Communications (medical communications), and agencies Edelman Significa (Brazil), and Pegasus (China). Visit http://www.edelman.com for more information.

Job: Travel Editor, Fodor’s

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Set out for unknown shores

Set out for unknown shores

Oooooooh, this looks good, don’t it? Found this via a Simply Hired job alert (LOVE SimplyHired; it aggregates all the best job listings, and the support staff is awesome).

Your challenge:
Fodor’s Travel seeks an Editor to join the editorial team. This position reports to the Editorial Director. You will launch updates for 7 to 10 guidebooks a year; find and hire writers; edit copy and oversee editorial freelancers; and review book passes. Other requirements include: strong researching and communication skills; understanding of the requirements of multi-platform content; participation in social media; representing Fodor’s at relevant events.

Your profile:
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years editorial experience. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience. Individual must be at once detail-oriented and able to keep an eye on the big picture; proficient with writing, grammar and punctuation; passionate about travel; and possess 4 years experience with guidebooks. Excellent editorial skills and the ability to multitask efficiently are mandatory. Experience finding and hiring writers is desirable.

About our company:
Random House, Inc. is the world’s largest general trade book publisher. It is a division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the foremost media companies in the world.

All applicants must submit along with their resume a letter detailing their travel experience and why Fodor’s is of interest.

Submit application to:
Please apply using our online application process.

http://www.randomhouse.com

Selah.

No-One Likes to See This as a Result

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Well… poop.

It seems that Borders USA is looking even less likely to continue business than before last week’s auction.

For those of you just joining the saga, Borders USA has been battling the “Going Out of Business Sale” demons for nearly a year. Borders UK folded a couple of years ago, and the Australian version a few months ago, but the American chain looked like a solid contender for continuing life; especially when reports of Barnes & Noble were filled with stockholder revolt.

What with local, long term businesses such as Duthies and its offspring Ardea Books, plus specialty shops like Biz Books and others finding it impossible to operate and pay ever-increasing costs for city property and commercial business taxes, adding the above to the mix makes one wonder “will I ever walk into a book shop again?”

When it comes to pass that — as is the case with Borders’ auction last week — no one is even interested in placing a bid for a multiple-location, national chain of stores, no matter what those stores offer, you really have to wonder about things.

Sorry, no answers here, nor even much in the way of hope, just a post to note the placing of another brick in a construction of something. I’ve no idea even what that construction is shaped like, but one does feel a tad that the final form will look a bit dreary.

Blast.

Job Posting: Newsletter Marketing Consultant

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Unhappy Hours

I got this one off Twitter, following the Hired Guns. There are an awful lot of jobs being publicized on Twitter lately.

(and if you’re wondering where/when our April Shebeen Club meeting is, it’ll probably be next Tuesday at Revel upstairs, but we’re having a bit of difficulty pinning people down for that. Stay tuned, I’ll post it as soon as I know)

The Hired Guns are seeking a seasoned Newsletter Marketing Consultant with top-notch email experience for our client, a leading education publisher. You will work to take newsletter marketing for their Teachers division to the next level by managing the strategic development and deployment of newsletters targeting educators for nursery through grade 12.

Gun Profile:

While you’ve got significant experience managing and testing email campaigns, you’ve got a true gift when it comes to newsletters. You know how to optimize them for peak performance and to significantly improve metrics through your innovative approach to newsletter marketing. But that’s because you understand list management and CRM, through and through. It’s important you have experience establishing testing plans and list segmentation, and you’ll need to be comfortable advising clients on strategy and sticking to your guns. Bottom line, you love this sub-vertical within e-marketing, and you’re comfortable and confident in your command of best practices.

Nitty Gritty:

As the Newsletter Marketing Consultant, you will be focused on reinventing the teacher newsletter. Then, you’ll manage and establish monthly deployments, deliver a test plan, and customize an advanced testing dashboard. You’ll incorporate past tests, Omniture data, hypotheses, and content strategy to decide on next actions, and you’ll set up for future testing, data reporting, and campaign management in conjunction with the larger parent organization.

You will design and build the necessary assets, including preparing strategic briefs for client approval. Expect to go through about two rounds of revisions per creative, resulting in copy and design that’s brand-friendly and encourages direct response. You’ll need to deliver creative design assets in the preferred format and make final hand-coded HTML files cross-browser ready. So diplomacy is key.

Inside Skinny:

Maybe you were once an teacher or have other experience working in or serving the education community. It’s not necessary you eat, sleep, and breathe the education market, but any familiarity you bring to the table will make your job a lot easier.

Net-Net:

It’s a fun subject, a celebrated company, and a fantastic opportunity.

CBC Senior Communications Position

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A new job has come in over the transom: this one’s primarily marketing, so may the best Canadian Content pimp win!

(I am sure the CBC is horrified by that, but oh well!)

Communications, Community Outreach & Marketing Professional

CBC/Radio-Canada – Vancouver, Canada Area

Job Description

Pour lire cette offre d’emploi en français, SVP visitez notre site web: http://www.radio-canada.ca/emplois et cherchez sous l’offre: VAN00360

If you are interested in public broadcasting and strive to take pride in what you do, look no further. This is the place for you. The national public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada will give you the opportunity to work on projects you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

CBC British Columbia is seeking a dynamic marketing communications professional with a passion for community development and public broadcasting. As a Senior Communications Officer you will be instrumental in raising the profile of CBC British Columbia across the Province. You bring an innovative spirit to your work, and thrive in fast paced environments. If you are a marketing pro with a community background then this is the job for you!

Desired Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with the following profile:

Develop and implement strategic, integrated marketing plans to promote local TV, radio, online and community programming in BC.

Create and execute innovative marketing strategies for online and social media platforms.

Diversify and manage CBC Vancouver’s community sponsorship and partnership program through the negotiation and coordination of strategic partnerships.

Superior negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex issues to bring about agreement.

Write, edit and produce a range of marketing materials (print and broadcast); Write and produce television, radio and online promotions.

Conceptualize and develop publicity concepts and approaches, including developing and pitching story ideas to appropriate media, developing and producing supporting visual and print materials, organizing publicity activities, directing photo shoots and handling a wide variety of media inquiries and requests.

Imaginative, resourceful and always ready with a solution to a challenge or suggestion for a more effective/efficient way to do business.

Ability to work flexible hours often at short notice depending on activities and events.

Sense of humour.

Working knowledge of Vancouver’s diverse communities and an established network within those communities.

Demonstrated public speaking and networking skills. Success in crafting dynamic and persuasive presentations.

Graduation from University or Community College with a diploma or certificate in Public Relations or Communications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Minimum of five years direct experience in promotion and marketing. Job also requires demonstrated superior writing skills, leadership, creativity, strategic thinking, planning, organizational ability and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of CBC radio and television broadcasting is required.