Are you the Communications Consultant we’re looking for?

Do you have a passion for being in the know? Do you start every day getting up to speed on what’s happening in your city and around the world? Does the idea of working with a wide range of clients from a variety of industries excite you? Then this job may be for you.

COMPANY PROFILE:

Elettra Communications is full service communications agency that offers stakeholder communications, media relations, event management, and social media services. Our clients include Granville Island, YVR, Emily Carr University, Cactus Club Cafe, Harbour Centre, and GWL Realty Advisors.

We are a team of smart, informed, resourceful, quality-driven, and accountable individuals. We currently have an opening for a dynamic Communications Consultant.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Writing and project management form the core responsibilities of this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Stakeholder Communications

• Planning campaigns, managing projects, and creating budgets, timelines and status reports.
• Producing compelling communications materials (written and visual).

Media Relations

• Executing media relations campaigns, which includes preparing written and visual materials, researching and crafting story angles, and pitching media.
• Preparing spokespeople for media interviews and assisting with formal media training sessions.

Events

• Supporting the development of comprehensive event plans and working with suppliers to create top-notch event solutions.
• Handling event logistics, collateral production, and aspects of project management.

Digital

• Developing social media content calendars, creating content and managing paid ad campaigns.
• Working with videographers to produce compelling videos to support campaigns.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Smart: You are sharp and quick-thinking.
• Informed: You’re a newshound who is informed about our city and our country.
• Resourceful: You are not daunted by obstacles or uncertainty. You simply find a way to get it done.
• Quality-driven: You are dedicated to producing work of the highest standard.
• Accountable: You keep your commitments. You take responsibility and ownership over your work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Arts, Marketing, or Public Relations.
• 3-6 years’ direct experience in a public relations or communications environment.
• Exceptional writing skills. You write clear and sophisticated prose in a variety of styles.
• Experience in communications project management, working with multiple suppliers, managing timelines and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of regional/national media landscape.
• Proven success in conducting media relations campaigns.
• Experience developing social media content calendars, creating content and managing paid social ad campaigns.
• The following are considered assets: Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency; photography skills; WordPress skills; experience with video production; agency experience.

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a permanent, full-time position. While we encourage work-life balance, the nature of our industry means that you will occasionally be asked to respond to media/client inquiries and work at events outside of the 9-5, Monday-Friday work week.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Extended medical
• Downtown office close to transit
• Annual professional development grant
• Mobile phone plan subsidy
• Guidance and mentorship from PR industry veterans
• A group of coworkers who love discussing current affairs and politics just as much as you do

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Demonstrate your exceptional writing skills by sending a well-crafted cover letter and resume to careers@elettra.ca.

Application closing date: March 28, 2018

Position: PR Account Associate

Elettra Communications (www.elettra.ca) has an immediate opening for dynamic, well-rounded PR Associate. We’re looking for the communications total package – someone with superior writing skills, media relations know-how, and social media savvy. And if you’re an events wizard, that goes a long way, too.

 The position is full-time, permanent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as day-to-day contact for clients.
• Participate in the development of PR strategies.
• Handle tactical execution of PR campaigns from start to finish.
• Develop a variety of communications tools and content, including media materials, social media content, articles, web copy, speeches, and client correspondence.
• Build targeted media lists – local and national.
• Develop effective pitches and successfully generate media coverage for clients.
• Handle incoming media inquiries.
• Develop social media strategies and content.
• Develop messaging and provide guidance and coaching to spokespeople.
• Work with senior team members on issues management strategies and develop key messages.
• Handle event coordination responsibilities for client events.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Arts, Marketing, or Public Relations.
• A dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
• Aptitude for BOTH creativity and organization.
• 1-3 years public relations experience.
• Exceptional writing skills. You must be a great writer who can develop compelling, sophisticated prose in a variety of styles.
• Previous media relations experience with a track record of successfully generating media coverage.
• High level of digital literacy, including facility with all major social media channels. Experience in social media management, content development, and monitoring.
• Exceptional media literacy and an unwavering thirst for knowledge of current events.
• A love for, and strong interest in, the city of Vancouver.
• Flexible with hours and able to respond to media inquiries / attend events outside the 9-5, Monday-Friday work week.
• Skill in photography, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator considered and asset.
• PR agency experience is an asset.

 Applicants are asked to send their cover letter and resume to info@elettra.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Welcome to the new Elettra Communications website. We’ve got to say, there’s nothing quite like a fresh start and a new look to put a spring in a PR agency’s step.

Putting together a new website is a great opportunity for a bit of organizational soul searching. It’s as much about honing in on what we do best, as it is getting crystal clear about the kind of work we really want to do. You know, the stuff that makes us excited to come to work every day.

And we think we’ve pretty much nailed it with our Services page. There it is all in one place – the media relations, communications strategy, events, and community relations work that makes us so grateful to be working as communicators.

Of course, launching a new website is the perfect time to make sure your SEO i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed. Thanks to Leanne Kedrosky on our team for supporting that process.

Thanks to Michael Young for the photography of our beloved office space. We think it really makes the website sing.

And thanks to everyone in the office for putting up with weeks of hearing me say “what about this?” and “how about that?” and giving their honest, but ever constructive, feedback.

- Simone Abt