Account Executive (Public Relations

Account Executive (Public Relations)

Company Description

Citizen is a global PR agency built to unleash the potential of ambitious brands. Integrated teams across PR, creative & strategy, insights & intelligence, digital, and experiential marketing give the curiosity, confidence, and courage to stay ahead of trends, make bold moves, and maximize measurable success.

With 10 offices across North America and Europe, Citizen’s client roster includes P&G, Nestlé, Labatt, and Sick Kids. The agency's disruptive campaigns have been awarded across the world from such shows as The Clios, Webbys, The One Show, LIAs, PRWeek Global and Cannes.

Citizen has been named PR Agency of the Year by Strategy Magazine three years running, winning gold in 2023, the same year it was named PRovoke Media's Consumer PR Agency of the Year, Best Mid-Size Agency to Work For, PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, and Inc. Magazine's "Best in Business". In 2024, Citizen was named Campaign’s Global PR Agency of the Year (Bronze).

If you lead with curiosity and are eager to make a lasting impact for the world's biggest brands, keep reading.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $47,000-$55,000 annually, depending on experience.

About the role:

We’re looking for a high-performing team player that’s looking to kick-start their career in PR & communications. They will have an internship or other relevant experience under their belt, with a keen interest in media relations and a strong understanding of social media marketing and influencer relations. In this role you will:

• Handle multiple client assignments, which requires strong time-management and organizational skills
• Support the development of media lists with oversight from senior team members
• Conduct media and influencer outreach with guidance from more senior team members
• Write first drafts of media materials, such as pitches, fact sheets and backgrounders
• Contribute to plan development by researching tactical recommendations with support of larger team
• Source costs for campaign elements (e.g. influencer costs, mailer costs, etc.)
• Support all logistical and administrative needs as assigned by the team
• Support the writing of first drafts of case studies with review and input from senior team members

About you:

• A degree in public relations, marketing communications, or similar
• Internship (or similar) experience in public relations, social media management and /or event management
• Past experience in an agency setting is highly valued
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about identifying and influencing trends
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial attitude and a go-getter
• Team player and generous spirit
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative

What’s in it for you:

We value the ‘whole you’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in a great city neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comp…