Elettra Communications has an immediate opening for a public relations consultant with experience in media relations, issues management, and event management. Responsibilities:

• Act as day-to-day contact for clients.
• Participate in the development of PR strategies.
• Handle tactical execution of PR strategies from start to finish.
• Develop a variety of communications tools, including news releases, fact sheets, media statements, bios, articles, web copy, speeches, and client correspondence.
• Create targeted media lists – local and national.
• Develop effective pitches and successfully generate media coverage for clients.
• Handle incoming media inquiries.
• Develop social media strategies, assist clients with implementation.
• Develop messaging and provide guidance and coaching to spokespeople.
• Develop issues management strategies and key messages.
• Monitor coverage in traditional and social media, and develop project recaps.
• Provide event management support, as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or English.
• Minimum three years experience in a media relations-intensive position.
• Experience in PR account management.
• Proven track record of success garnering media coverage.
• Strong competency in social media strategy, content development, and monitoring.
• Experience with issues and crisis management in a communications environment.
• Experience providing coaching to company spokespeople.
• Exceptional writing abilities.
• Exceptional media literacy.
• Flexible with hours and able to respond to media inquiries / attend events outside the 9-5, Monday-Friday workweek.
• Previous experience in a PR agency setting will be considered an asset.

Applicants are asked to send their cover letter and resume to info@elettra.ca. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.