Tourism Public Relations Account Executive - Toronto, Canada - Development Counsellors International

Development Counsellors International

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice, identifying unconscious bias, educating our staff, and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change.

Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance.

While this job posting is a guide, we welcome applicants that may bring diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences to DCI.

Do you devour travel magazines and fall asleep reading travel content online? When you see something in your "regular" life, do you think, "that would be a great story for Dreamscapes" When you land a fabulous placement - do you call your mom and try to explain why it's so awesome? Then this job is for you

Account Executive will support the development, implementation and analysis of destination public relations programs for travel destinations. The focus of this position will be on pitching media and reporting on your success.

We are seeking applicants with a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of media relations experience.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in Canada and travel outside the country for work
Highly selfmotivated, with the ability to work independently
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Confidence in public speaking
Established lifestyle media contacts in Canada
Interest in planning and implementing media events and missions
Impeccable organization and ability to balance the demands of multiple clients
Must be willing to travel at least 25% of the time
Fluency in French a plus

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