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It’s how brands “walk the talk” that matters most. That’s where ruckus Digital/APEX PR comes in. We help brands connect to what matters most to people by shifting perceptions and making real connections.

Our unmatched track record of award-winning campaigns, client retention and client satisfaction is a testament to our ability to get it right, over and over again. Our work extends to all sectors, and the key to our success is a fusion of senior level strategists, creative ideas, a passion for our work, client collaboration and a disciplined focus on achieving results that impact our clients’ bottom line. If you’re a highly organized, creative and proactive project manager who’s obsessed with tracking the pulse of culture, come join our team in creating share-worthy stories across all the feeds.

YOU

• Working with the Group Account Director/teams, participate in the creation of full omni-channel plans

• Develop the initial strategic framework for a plan with a POV

• Day-to-day client communications lead, including updates, approvals, reporting and presentations

• Preliminary development/ management of program budgets and communicating to team/clients.

• Providing projection hours to junior staff and handling invoicing

• Create strategic content angles that strengthen the client’s brand and positioning in the marketplace

• Write, edit and proofread client-ready internal and external communications content and oversee junior team members re: their written material

• Bring new thinking and champion creative ideas with clients by developing clever, polished client plans and strategies

• Participate in new business process, including research, audits, idea contribution and proposal development

• Mentor, train and coach junior staff as they develop into practitioners through a solid understanding of

• Digital/social media knowledge

THE ASK

• 5+ years of professional experience with digital/social media platforms - agency experience required

• Proficient on major platforms Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.

• Solid understanding of analytic and social media tools such as Google Analytics and Hootsuite

• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Experienced project manager, able to juggle multiple projects at once

• Remain on the pulse of social media trends, ecosystem changes, and best practices

• Ability to translate direction from internal leadership and external clients into social media deliverables.

• Experience with Canva, Photoshop, Brandwatch, Sprout Social, Meltwater, or equivalent social management

• platforms

• Copywriting experience

• Experience with Microsoft Suite 365

• Excellent communication skills

• Must have a university degree, or college diploma, in a relevant field such as marketing, public relations, communications, and/or have equivalent work experience

Compensation:

ruckus Digital/APEX is committed to offering competitive pay for the role and experience that the candidate brings. The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $80,000, depending on experience.

This is a full time position at 40 hours a week but may also require after office hours or weekend attendance due to events or client initiatives. ruckus Digital/APEX has a hybrid work model, employees are expected to be in the office 3 days. We feel that this model promotes creativity, collaboration and professional development while still giving employees the flexibility of remote work.

This is also an opportunity to work with the best digital/PR teams in the business. We offer learning, development and mentorship so that our team can grow, and we can promote from within where possible.

In addition to comprehensive health and dental benefits, ruckus Digital/APEX offers a wellness allowance and a cell phone/internet allowance.

We prioritize taking care of our team through transparency, staff events, continued learning and a company-wide bonus structure.

ruckus Digital/APEX is dedicated to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We recognize that the best candidate may not meet all of the criteria listed above. We encourage all those interested and with relevant experience to apply even if they don’t match the job posting perfectly. We welcome diverse, out-of-the-box thinking, and we strive to provide an environment for learning, growth and innovation.

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to hr@apexpr.com.