Account Coordinator, PR

We are North, a strategic communications agency in Canada that makes it personal, moving brands with ideas that travel and influence.

We combine the agility of a boutique agency with the strength of Publicis Groupe’s global network. Our teams work across earned media, influencer, content, experiential, and issues management, bringing sharp thinking and care to every brief.

In a noisy world, we earn attention through bold ideas, rigorous execution, and a relationship‑first approach that helps our people and our clients grow.

Ready to kickstart your PR career in a big way? As an Account Coordinator at North Strategic, you’ll join a dynamic team that’s all about fresh ideas, creativity, and real impact! Your mission: help our clients shine on social media with bold, inventive campaigns that get noticed. You’ll be the storyteller, bringing brands to life online and chasing down new ways to make every project a win.

This is the perfect spot for someone eager to learn, grow, and collaborate. You’ll work side-by-side with talented teammates and industry pros, building relationships and sharing your voice. If you love brainstorming, coming up with smart strategies, and want to flex your creative muscles, you’ll fit right in! Top-notch writing skills will help you stand out, and your knack for organization and problem-solving will keep you ahead of the game.

Candidates with 1-2 years of agency experience who are eager to enhance their skills are encouraged to apply. We offer opportunities for career growth and professional development within our organization.

• Pitch big stories to the people who shape the news (magazines, bloggers, online publications, newspapers, TV, radio, and more) and help our clients land the spotlight!

• Flex your writing skills by crafting press releases, emails, and other communications that get people talking.

• Coordinate and track media sample shipments, making sure the right goodies reach the right hands at the right time.

• Build standout media lists that match our clients’ stories with the journalists and creators who will love them.

• Be part of exciting events and meetings, gaining hands-on experience and insight into the world of PR.

• Juggle multiple campaigns and accounts at once, staying organized and learning how to keep all the moving pieces together.

• Get familiar with tracking tools and social listening platforms to monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance. Use these analytics and research tools to uncover valuable insights and help build research reports that guide our strategies.

• Bring your ideas to brainstorming sessions and collaborate with teammates to dream up smart, bold strategies.

Our ideal candidate will also possess the following:

• Post-graduate diploma in Public Relations, social media, Corporate Communications or related discipline

• Excellent communication and writing skills, dynamic, team player, excellent time management and organizational skills and is detail-oriented

• Prior Community Management experience

• Strong proficiency in social platforms (Meta, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram), and base knowledge of effective measurement frameworks for social programs

• Paid social campaign execution on various platforms and prior agency experience are a plus

• Demonstrated interest in AI. You already see how it can benefit and amplify our client's campaigns

Why North Strategic? Something we’re most proud of at North is our level of employee engagement. Our employees love coming to work but also see relationships that extend beyond the work week. As a team we celebrate our company and employee milestones and encourage quality time together. We take pride in our entrepreneurial, creative and empowering culture, a result of our strong commitment to employee engagement.

What we're offering:

• Meaningful work where you can have a direct impact working on some of the biggest brands out there!

• A culture of entrepreneurship, creativity, growth and collaboration.

• Work with top talent at an award-winning agency on a serious growth trajectory.

• A focused commitment to career development and personal success – let us help you.

• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learning opportunities, and a suite of leading AI tools and resources.

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package including substantial time off policies and mental wellness resources (like really. It’s a big deal).

• Oh, and did we mention the perks?! Hybrid work environment, parental leave top-up program, regular social events, cell phone & internet allowance, professional development or wellness allowance, Business Resource Groups, Private health and Dental insurance, Life and Disability insurance… Just to name a few… #workperks.

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year.

• All staff meetings so you’re always in the know.

• This is a hybrid role tied to our Toronto office.

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD$45K-$55K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' and easily submit your resume. Note that only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Thank you very much for your interest in working at North. We look forward to meeting you!

North Strategic is committed workplace diversity and will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.