Company Description kg&a is an award-winning boutique public relations firm, founded in 2003, and recognized as one of the few communications companies in Canada specializing in the urban landscape. The agency focuses on design, architecture, interiors, residential and commercial real estate, urban design, and economic development. Team members bring backgrounds in journalism, digital media, brand strategy, and event programming, combining deep research with strong media expertise to build impactful narratives and brands. kg&a is known for innovative events that drive media coverage, foster strategic partnerships, and amplify client impact, earning recognition from BIZBASH Magazine as one of North America’s top event innovators and from BILD as PR firm of the year.
Role Description The Account Manager role is a full-time hybrid position based in Toronto, ON, with flexibility for some work from home. The Account Manager will oversee day-to-day client relationships, manage PR campaigns, and coordinate communications strategies across design, architecture, real estate, and urban development clients. Responsibilities include developing and executing media outreach, crafting press materials, managing timelines and budgets, and reporting on campaign performance. The role involves collaborating with internal team members and external partners, supporting event concepting and execution, and ensuring client deliverables are met with high quality and consistency.
Qualifications
- Strong client relationship management skills and experience overseeing accounts, coordinating projects, and aligning internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated expertise in public relations, including media relations, pitching, press release and media kit development, and strategic communication planning.
- Solid writing and editing skills for a range of formats such as media materials, executive messaging, social content, and thought leadership pieces.
- Experience supporting event planning and execution, including concept development, logistics coordination, vendor management, and post-event follow-up.
- Familiarity with architecture, design, real estate, or urban development sectors, or a strong interest in the urban landscape and built environment.
- Proficiency with digital tools used in PR and communications (media databases, project management platforms, social media and monitoring tools).
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Relevant post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills, with a commitment to inclusive, respectful communication and teamwork.
