**Company description** A three-time SABRE Canadian Agency of the Year winner, North has achieved unprecedented success since launching in 2011. North disrupts the industry with its approach to PR, influencer and social, establishing itself as a Canadian agency leader. Where other agencies begin to stagnate, North has found the sweet spot between boutique and large agency: this ‘fourteen-year-old start-up’ is running on fresh momentum. What’s the secret? While new clients are tapping the team for their unique blend of expertise, many of North’s "OG" clients are expanding their work with the agency too. We're an agency all about taking risks, thinking big and a true belief that good ideas can come from anywhere. **Overview** At North, we value creativity, we foster community, and we believe in commitment – to the team, the client, and the culture. We are seeking a curious, passionate, highly motivated and creative public relations professional to join us on a contract basis to work onsite (hybrid) with our client American Express Canada's Corporate Affairs & Communications team. Based in Toronto, this role will primarily support internal communications, social media and media monitoring functions. The Corporate Affairs & Communications team is seeking a strong storyteller and writer with a creative eye and ability to develop informative and eye-catching content for internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail, follow the latest news and trends, and have a knack for event planning. English and French bilingualism is strongly preferred, including ability to read and write in French **Responsibilities** + Conduct daily media monitoring + Conduct social media community management including monitoring, responding to inquiries and escalating to various business units + Develop content for internal channels including PPT slides, videos and graphics + Develop social media content including storyboarding, filming content, editing and posting. Occasional attendance at offsite events required + Write content for a variety of internal and external channels + Support with planning and logistics of internal events such as Town Halls and other colleague events **Qualifications** + 2-3 years professional experience in communications. Agency experience is preferred + University degree in Journalism, Public Relations or other communications studies + Post graduate studies in Public Relations an asset + Strong PPT design, Canva, Capcut and Photoshop skills + Strong creative eye and ability to create compelling visuals and follow brand guidelines + Trendspotting with the ability to translate cultural moments into communications for the brand + Strong writer with an ability to produce written materials for a variety of audiences and formats + Experience with event planning + Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and attention to detail + Familiarity with Canadian media landscape + Fluency in French, including strong proficiency in reading and editing French material **Additional information** + This is a hybrid role based in Toronto with a minimum of three days in office per week + The office address is : 2225 Sheppard Ave. East (Major Intersection: Sheppard & Victoria Park) If you are interested in applying for this position, submit your resume to Alex Ford at alex.ford@aexp.com. Note that only those being considered for any interview will be contacted. Thank you very much for your interest in working at North. North Strategic is committed workplace diversity and will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We look forward to meeting you!