Published On: March 17, 2024By

A Little Bit About Us

We’re looking for talented collaborators to join our team. If you (or someone you know) is a hard worker, a team player, a good listener, a nice person and all of the good stuff, we want know!

UpHouse is an award-winning marketing and PR agency that believes in elevating messages that need to be heard. People consume messaging whether they want to or not, so we feel it’s our role to make sure it’s authentic, accessible and diverse. We are also a B Corporation and a Certified Diverse Supplier, registered with the Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce. We believe diversity of thought, opinions and people make for better ideas, new perspectives and stronger businesses. That’s why we ask all employees to help us uphold our Safe Space Manifesto.

We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply. If this job isn’t the right fit, you might be a great addition to our UpHouse network of talented contractors, project specialists and support staff.

As a public relations professional, you help our clients develop and execute their public relations strategies. We’re looking for public relations professionals in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver and Los Angeles but are always looking to expand our network of collaborators throughout Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the UpHouse PR team and clients to develop and implement PR strategies
  • Write media releases, backgrounders and FAQs
  • Coordinate and run media events
  • Prep clients for interviews and help craft key messages
  • Craft and pitch stories to media
  • Monitor and report on results from PR initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with our network of designers, digital strategists, marketers and creative professionals
  • Participate in brainstorms, planning and brand sessions
  • Manage and maintain project budgets

Experience

We need someone who complements our collaborative culture and wants to build their experience working with a range of creatives from different industries, perspectives and backgrounds.

  • Several years of experience working in the PR industry
  • Post-secondary training in marketing and communications
  • Discipline, organization and self-management skills, and are on the ball
  • The ability to collaborate and an understanding and appreciation for modern marketing and communications

Interested? Applicants can send their cover letter, resumé and portfolio to [email protected].

We’re looking for a summer student to join our public relations team! As a Public Relations Assistant, you support the public relations team in executing public relations strategies and influencer marketing strategies. You’re organized and proactive, and you keep projects running smoothly. 

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of work and support the team with client relations 
  • Develop written materials including media releases, blogs, social posts and more 
  • Track important client metrics and prepare reports 
  • Help organize media events and photo/video opportunities 
  • Help coordinate other events as necessary to reach PR and marketing goals 
  • Work with social media influencers 
  • Conduct research and audits to help kick off strategy documents 
  • Collaborate with our network of designers, digital strategists and creators 
  • Participate in client brainstorms and planning sessions 

Experience

  • Strong writing and copyediting skills 
  • Organized, disciplined and on the ball 
  • Someone who can self-manage 
  • A true collaborator with an understanding and appreciation for modern public relations and communications 
  • A hard worker, a team player, a good listener, a nice person (all of the good stuff) 
  • Is going into or is currently enrolled in a communications or marketing program at a post-secondary institution 

If this sounds like you and you’re heading into a communications or marketing program in September 2024, send us your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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