Intermediate Public Relations and Communications
At Forward Creative, we help organizations shape their message and lead with confidence. Rooted in Atlantic Canada and working nationally, we specialize in delivering clear, strategic, and creative communications that drive trust and growth—for governments, small businesses, and community change-makers.
We’re hiring an Intermediate Public Relations & Communications professional who can balance strategic thinking with strong execution. This role is ideal for someone with experience in public relations, media strategy, communications planning, and stakeholder engagement — someone who understands how to craft messaging that resonates and responds to real-world challenges.
You’ll support projects ranging from government initiatives and community campaigns to business communications and brand strategy — helping ensure our clients are seen, heard, and understood.
Key Responsibilities:
– Contribute to the development and execution of communications strategies, media plans, and public-facing campaigns.
– Write, review, and refine press releases, briefing notes, speeches, backgrounders, key messages, and stakeholder materials.
– Support issues management and crisis communications, providing timely messaging, coordination, and response frameworks.
– Lead or support media relations, including outreach, coordination, and monitoring coverage.
– Assist with planning and implementation of public engagement initiatives, both online and in-person.
– Draft and review internal and external communications for clients, including announcements, newsletters, executive statements, and social content.
– Collaborate with internal teams on project planning and content delivery, contributing to clear workflows and consistent quality.
– Stay current on public policy, regional issues, and media trends that affect our clients and sectors.
Your Skills & Experience:
– A clear, confident communicator with strong writing and editing abilities across multiple formats.
– Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and communications channels with accuracy and professionalism.
– Strategic mindset with experience developing and delivering communications plans.
– Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
– Knowledge of media relations and public affairs practices in Atlantic Canada or similar regional contexts.
– Experience with public sector or nonprofit clients is an asset.
What You Bring:
– 1–4 years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field.
– Proven ability to write for executive audiences, the public, and the media.
– Experience contributing to campaigns, crisis response, or public-facing strategies.
– Strong attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach.
– Ability to adapt messaging across audiences, platforms, and contexts.
– Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field.
Benefits:
– Contract-to-hire structure with full-time benefits upon transition
– Health and dental coverage
– Paid sick leave
– Bonus structure based on performance and impact
Growth & Learning:
– Onboarding and coaching from senior team leads
– Ongoing mentorship across and professional development
– Purpose-driven work across government, community, and business sectors.
– Remote work with flexibility and autonomy – Must be in Nova Scotia
We are a growing team with opportunity for growth. Be part of a Collaborative & Supportive Environment.
Join Forward Creative Inc. today!