Bloom is a full-service workplace design consultancy representing Craft Public Relations on their search for an Account Director to join their team. As Talent Advisors, we will be the liaison between our Craft Public Relations and yourself during this recruitment process. We do not use fancy tech to search through resumes at Bloom; every resume is reviewed by a human to ensure that we attain a consistent and equitable interview process. You will directly join our client’s team if you are selected as the successful candidate. We look forward to seeing your application! Craft is Hiring Hi, I’m Claire Gatti, Vice President, and I’m leading recruitment for a new Account Director role here at Craft. I joined Craft earlier this year, and I’m incredibly passionate about this team - it’s a group of incredible humans on the team doing business-changing, award-winning work for our clients.  Lisa Pasquin founded Craft a decade ago with the goal of creating an inspiring environment where people do great things together. Today, we’re proud to work with some of the country’s best brands, including Keurig Dr Pepper, Moosehead Breweries, Hershey, Nintendo of Canada and Tim Hortons  - to name a few. We do award-winning work, but we also have a lot of fun doing it - our vibrant work environment is truly one of the best things about Craft. Just last month, Craft was named Best Agency to Work for in North America at the PRovoke Sabre Awards in New York! At Craft, the Account Director position falls between the Senior Account Manager and Vice President. The role expects that you’ll manage accounts, including providing strategic oversight and leading hands-on execution, under the guidance of a member of the Senior Leadership Team THE OPPORTUNITY * Leading the development of campaign ideas, taking ownership of ideation and plan development, including developing effective and impactful plans * Providing strong, hands-on oversight over the execution of those ideas, ensuring that every touchpoint supports the identified strategy * Keeping tabs on the details - time and money! - through the management of workback schedules, status reports and budget trackers. * Serving as a role model to teams and the broader agency, and motivating teams to deliver great work - even in the face of roadblocks and challenges * Providing sharp and insightful client counsel and building deep and trusted client relationships Note: this role will likely require serving as a people manager to one to two team members, providing leadership, support and coaching. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE You have experience in public relations / communications; agency experience is a plus. You have high standards, and you’re always looking for ways to raise the bar.  You’re deeply curious - about your job, and about the world around you.  You act with empathy, eager to support your team as both people and as colleagues.  You’re a passionate collaborator, on the lookout for ways to work together with your clients and your colleagues to bring amazing things to life. THE PROCESS Applications are due by noon on June 15. In a cover letter, please let us know what excites you about the idea of joining the Craft team. Interviewing at Craft Public Relations includes: 1. Phone screen with a Talent Advisor from Bloom 2. Virtual interview with Claire Gatti, Vice President and Lisa Pasquin, President (60 mins) 3. Complete our Craft Assignment  4. In-person interview* with Melissa Retty, Managing Director and Emily Keen, Senior Account Manager  5. Reference checks 6. Offer *This interview will take place at our office in East Room’s 507 King St. East location in Toronto Like Bloom, Craft is committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. To ensure that each candidate’s journey is consistent and the selection process is unbiased, Hiring Managers will not be responding to any personal messages regarding this role or other opportunities. To apply, please submit your application through Bloom.   SALARY & BENEFITS Account Director Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000 Perks include Unlimited vacation  Competitive annual bonus based on company performance  Comprehensive health benefits, including a Lifestyle Spending Account Curiosity Fund (we’re a curious bunch at Craft, so we offer each team member up to $1,000 per year to spend on anything that they are curious about!) LOCATION Craft offers a hybrid work-from-home and in-office model. All employees work from Craft’s office at 507 King Street East on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. INCLUSION AT CRAFT PR Craft PR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs.  Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application or email [email protected]. To ensure that we attain a consistent and equitable interview process we take a high level of care with every application. Our process may be a bit longer than others because we take an inclusive and intentional approach to reviewing every application we receive.