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Careers

ROLE:  Publicity Assistant (2 positions) 

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
Start Date:  January 2026
Compensation: Competitive salary
City/Town: Toronto
Term: Full Time with Benefits 

About us:

Touchwood PR is a full-service communications agency with 20+ team members, specializing in media and content creator relations, experiential marketing, talent relations, strategic and crisis communications, as well as social media strategy. With expertise spanning the entertainment, lifestyle, food and beverage and hospitality sectors, Touchwood PR works with creators, performers, brands and businesses to amplify their stories to achieve their goals. 

About the role:

The Publicity Assistant will support the team in day-to-day tasks across entertainment, arts and lifestyle accounts. This role is ideal for someone who loves media, enjoys creative collaboration, and thrives in a dynamic environment. You will help execute publicity campaigns, track media coverage, manage press materials, and assist with client-facing duties.

Key Responsibilities

    • Support team with the execution of entertainment and lifestyle publicity campaigns
    • Draft and edit press materials, including media alerts, pitch letters, bios, and press releases
    • Maintain media lists, research new contacts, and help identify outreach opportunities
    • Monitor, track, and compile press coverage reports
    • Assist in coordinating interviews and events
    • Support creation and adaptation of social media assets (graphics, templates, short-form visuals) for client campaigns
    • Help manage social media content calendars and brand messaging (as needed)
    • Coordinate logistics for client events, screenings, product launches, and press opportunities
    • Communicate professionally with journalists, content creators, partners, and clients
    • Handle administrative duties such as reports, daily coverage clippings and database updates

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
  • 1–2 years of experience in PR, media, entertainment, or a similar field (internships qualify)
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Passion for entertainment, lifestyle media, pop culture, and digital trends
  • Basic graphic design capabilities and experience with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
  • Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with PR tools such as Meltwater, or similar platforms (a plus)
  • Social media savvy across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, etc.)
  • Positive attitude, team-oriented, and eager to learn
  • Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends;
  • French is an asset.

Please submit your cover letter, résumé, and the names and phone numbers of 3 references attached as a PDF or Word Doc (we do not accept Cloud hosting or File Sharing programs) by 11:59pm on January 16, 2026 BY EMAIL only to info@touchwoodpr.com.  Please note the position you are applying for in the subject line. Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

Touchwood PR is an equal opportunity employer.




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