Elettra is hiring a summer intern

Elettra Communications is looking for a star intern. This position will appeal to students or recent graduates who are looking to start their Communications career. Ideally, candidates will be enrolled in or will have completed a public relations or communications program.

The chosen candidate will gain valuable experience in media relations, event coordination, and account/office administration.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, an impeccable work ethic, and a demonstrated interest in public relations.

This position is four days per week (Monday- Thursday). It is an unpaid internship with a monthly honourarium of $500.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to simone@elettra.ca no later than Monday, June 7.

Elettra is hiring a Media Relations Consultant

Elettra Communications has an immediate opening for a Media Relations Consultant with extensive experience in issues management and crisis communication. The chosen candidate will provide proactive and reactive media relations support to a client in the aviation industry. The position is part time (32 hours per week) and has a one-year term.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day client contact on key projects
• Quickly build thorough knowledge of our client’s business and industry
• Handle incoming media inquiries
• Develop issues management strategies and key messages
• Provide guidance and coaching to spokespeople
• Plan and implement proactive media relations strategies
• Pitch stories to local media
• Monitor coverage in traditional and social media
• Develop written materials including news releases, fact sheets, media statements, articles, web copy, speeches, client correspondence
• Manage relationships with third party contractors and suppliers of communications services

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or English
• Minimum four years experience handling issues management in a communications environment
• Direct experience managing communications in crisis situations
• Experience providing media training and coaching to executive-level company spokespeople
• Exceptional writing abilities
• Experience using and monitoring social media including blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, etc.
• Comfort working in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Flexible with hours and able to respond to media inquiries outside the 9-5, Monday-Friday workweek.

Other:

• Preference will be given to candidates with aviation industry experience.
• International media relations experience is an asset.
• Previous experience in a PR agency setting and/or doing contract work will also be considered an asset.

Applicants are asked to send their cover letter and resume to info@elettra.ca