Public Relations Consultant

Coast Communications and Public Affairs is a Canadian-owned and operated boutique PR agency based in a heritage building in downtown Vancouver. We provide comprehensive public relations services to a range of clients, including:

• Strategic communications planning and support
• Issues and crisis communications (reactive and proactive)
• Event planning and management
• Consultation and community/stakeholder engagement
• Media relations and training
• Public affairs, including PR for GR
• Social media program management
• Collateral development including writing, infographics, website content, newsletters and more

The estimated starting base salary for the role is between $60,000 to $70,000.

For more information about Coast Communications, please visit coastcomms.ca.

• *Applicants must send a cover letter and CV to tyler@coastcomms.ca directly to be considered. Applications sent via Linkedin will not be reviewed**

THE POSITION

We are seeking a Consultant, Public Relations, to join our team in a full-time permanent position to support our growing list of clients.

Our clients range from industry/trade associations, major project proponents, First Nations-led organizations, First Nations governments, not-for-profits, municipalities, crown corporations and more. We work in high-stakes and complex stakeholder environments supporting clients’ objectives through professional communications and public affairs programs.

This role is highly integrated within the team and offers exposure to a variety of client files and projects.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are serious about a career in public relations, corporate communications or public affairs, and are eager to work with a tight-knit team within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

You may already have:

• Experience in PR or corporate communications at an agency or in-house
• Academic training in PR, communications, or a related field
• Keen interest in current events and news
• Knowledge of politics at the local, provincial and national level

You thrive on:

• Writing and editing—you’re a confident writer and have a strong attention to detail for copy editing and layout design
• Fast-paced environment – you are comfortable supporting clients in high-stakes situations and working on multiple clients files at once
• Precision and detail—you double-check and take pride in your work
• Being proactive—you manage your to-do list before being asked, put your hand up to help when you have capacity or when you need support
• Learning and curiosity—you’re eager to grow and take initiative
• Accountability—you work well independently, but know when to ask for direction
• Team collaboration—you value being part of a tight-knit, supportive team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and support in the full project workflow for a client from new biz development to completing project deliverables
• Research and complete analysis to develop insights to inform client plans and programs
• Support and develop client plans including: communication plans, crisis communications plans, issues management plans, media relations strategies, stakeholder consultation and engagement plans, etc.
• Manage project timelines and workflows using internal project management tools to keep projects on time and on budget
• Build relationships with journalists, newsrooms and editors through ongoing media relations and media pitching
• Monitor media and social media to track and identify emerging issues relevant to the firm and clients
• Create ongoing media and stakeholder lists
• Coordinate with vendors (e.g., venues, printers, A/V, website developers, graphic designers)
• Produce, revise and format PowerPoint decks with SmartArt, icons and layout polish
• Create and manage client and firm newsletters, content, blog posts and websites
• Design graphics and collateral (Canva)
• Develop editorial calendars and moderate social media channels
• Oversee Google Ads campaigns and updates
• Analyze performance metrics and create client/public facing reports
• Be available to work some limited evenings and weekends in the event of a client crisis

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum four to six years of experience in communications, PR, public affairs, public policy, etc.
• Demonstrated interest in current affairs, news
• Understanding of B.C./Canadian politics
• Highly organized with excellent time management and multitasking skills to deliver results on time and budget
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with various types of partners, clients and stakeholders
• Curious and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with digital tools (Mailchimp, Canva, Google Analytics, Shopify, AI tools)
• Advanced copy editing skills and familiarity with the CP Style Guide
• Openness to be available 24/7 to support in client crisis response
• Post-secondary education in political science, PR, communications, journalism, business or a related field
• Solid sense of humour — we laugh a lot