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Account executive - public relations & event management

Reference number: 
91347
Publication date: 
> 20 days 
Sector of activity: 
Main functions: 
The person should work well independently or as part of a team. The scope of work includes:
· Handling event management from concept to wrap up with a keen sense of details;
· Advising clients on strategic marketing approaches;
· Preparing research, budget and timeline for projects and adhering to accordingly;
· Copywriting of marketing materials and advertorials;
· Writing of media releases, fact sheets and backgrounders;
· Pitching stories to the newsrooms through traditional and social media;
· Media monitoring of news stories of the clients and their competitors;
· Ability to handle multiple social media platforms;
· Excellent English writing skills, ability to speak/write Chinese would be an advantage;
· Ability to provide advice or marketing strategies to Caucasian companies on how to tap into the Chinese market would be a great asset;
State: 
Permanent
Schedule: 
Full time
Quarter: 
Day
Number of hours per week: 
40 hours
Job start date: 
2015-02-01
Number of positions to fill: 
1
Detailed description: 
Looking for challenge in the PR/communications industry?

The position calls for an enthusiastic and dedicated public relations practitioner with professional training either in journalism or communications with at least 2-3 years of experience in the media or PR agency in Vancouver.

The right candidate should have a good sense of running events/functions that achieve the marketing objectives of different products/services.

He/she should also have a background in media relations, a good network with the editorial and reporting staff and the ability to create newsworthy stories for the products and services that are being promoted.

This is a full-time position in a boutique, downtown Vancouver office. Remuneration will commensurate with qualification and experience. Please apply with resume, availability and expected salary.

We thank all applicants but only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Requirements
Languages asked for
French: 
Not at all
English: 
Excellent
Education
Level: 
University
Diploma: 
Bachelor
State: 
Finished
Details: 
Communication or Journalism background

Working experience
Minimum experience required: 
2 years
Qualifications required: 
Experience in media relations and event management
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  • Work place
    Lower Mainland - Southwest, British Columbia