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Partisans is seeking a marketing and proposals director to join its growing architecture studio in Toronto, Canada.

The successful candidate will be organised, motivated and an innovative thinker with superior organisation skills and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities. The role requires someone who is able to manage conflicting demands and demonstrate a high regard of confidentiality. Exceptional time-management and communication skills and a positive attitude are a must.

Role and responsibilities:

• develop responses to RFPs in collaboration with the RFP lead and partner
• keep track of RFP/RFQ opportunities on various platforms
• keep track of open competition opportunities on a broad platform basis
• develop and execute media campaign strategies to achieve client objectives
• proactively identify compelling campaign narratives rooted in global issues and in line with Partisans’ brand of thought leadership
• develop and execute story pitches that demonstrate a clear and acute understanding of the built environment
• secure opportunities within both local, national and international press
• build a comprehensive network of key journalists that work within the architecture, design media space, but also business and tech
• coordinate media interviews and photoshoots
• field incoming media requests
• stay on top of relevant news cycles and architecture and design industry issues
• draft media advisories, Q&As, fact sheets and photo cutlines, as needed
• editorial and advertorial writing, as needed
• manage and maintain up-to-date media lists and contacts

Qualifications:

• University degree or community college training
• proficiency in social media applications and plugins
• proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and GSuite (Gmail)
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• excellent organisational and time-management skills
• detail-oriented with the ability to edit correspondence and presentations for grammatical mistakes and typos
• ability to work with team members across multiple projects
• ability to work flexible hours
• self-motivated individual with the ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision with interruptions
• working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop preferred
• minimum experience of three plus years in a similar role
• creative thinker, go-getter and excited to build a future together
• post-secondary diploma/degree in applicable/appropriate fields
• proven experience working on proposals
• proven experience securing media stories
• proven experience with social media
• deep understanding of the ever-changing media landscape
• strong time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• works well in a collaborative environment

Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with the market.

Interested individuals should submit a CV and cover letter via the apply button below.

www.partisans.com

• Applications have closed.