PR Account Manager (Maternity leave - 18 month contract)

The Account Manager, Corporate Communications, leads high-impact communications programs for clients, from natural resources, to public sector, to healthcare, to real estate, finance, and social impact. You’ll lead multiple accounts, draft communications strategies for both internal and external audiences, shape narratives, drive meaningful media coverage, and bring forward ideas that support our clients in all facets of their communications needs. 

This role offers the chance to build your career within a national, award-winning team known for sharp strategic thinking and high standards.

A Day in the Life of a Talk Shop Account Manager

• Lead day-to-day account management with a focus on strong communication, clarity, and follow-through


• Develop communications strategies that support client goals and deliver measurable impact


• Collaborate with teams to build integrated programs that cut through noise and resonate with audiences


• Draft impactful communications strategies, with a focus on internal and stakeholder communications, issues management, and public relations

• Secure high-value media coverage across national and business publications


• Draft and edit pitches, media briefs, thought leadership content and other client-facing materials


• Demonstrate creative problem-solving when met with an obstacle 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, managing all communications from calls to daily email updates
  

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Account Associates, helping them prioritize and grow in their roles


• Support Directors and VPs with research, insights, and new business opportunities as required 


• Contribute to Talk Shop’s culture and internal initiatives
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 4–5 years of PR or communications experience in consumer tech, consumer lifestyle, or both


• Interest in the public sector, natural resources, business, health care, and social impact


• Confidence leading client conversations and navigating multi-stakeholder environments


• A strong track record of securing meaningful media results


• Clear and compelling writing skills


• Ability to manage shifting priorities and maintain strong organization in a fast-moving environment


• Commitment to excellence in your work 


• Attention to detail and pride in producing client-ready work


• Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills
  
  

We think you’ll thrive here if you enjoy building smart programs, bringing forward new ideas, and seeing your work make a visible impact.

Compensation:
Talk Shop offers a comprehensive compensation package that goes beyond base salary. The salary for this role typically falls between $75,000 - $85,000 CAD annually, and is complemented by a full suite of benefits including comprehensive health and dental coverage, weekly flex days, learning and development opportunities, mentorship, team events, and perks, treats and swag. We are committed to competitive pay that respects the experience a candidate brings, and to building a workplace where people genuinely love to show up.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive extended health, vision, and dental coverage


• Annual $500 flexible health spending account


• Three weeks paid vacation


• Sick days and personal days


• Flexible remote work options


• Partial mobile phone reimbursement


• Annual performance reviews and structured growth pathways
  
  

Eligibility for benefits begins after three months of employment.

About Talk Shop:
Talk Shop is one of Canada's largest and most sought-after independent strategic communications agencies, recognized for high-impact, award-winning work that helps organizations build and protect their reputation, connect with culture, and turn influence into outcomes. With offices across Canada and a portfolio spanning tech, lifestyle, real estate, and healthcare, our collaborative team of PR and digital communications specialists delivers work that moves the needle.

Our team is comprised of smart, driven, kind people who celebrate wins and invest in each other's growth. We offer competitive pay, flexible working, paid volunteer days, and ongoing learning and development opportunities, because taking care of our people is just as important as the work we do for our clients.

Our Hiring Process:
Please apply through the "Apply For This Job" button at the top of this page. We appreciate the time and effort put into the application process by each and every candidate. Our hiring process includes a series of interviews designed to provide you with access and interactions with leadership and team members across the organization, along with a short assignment during the final stages of the process.