Digital Communications Specialist

Want to join one of North America’s fastest-growing PR agencies? The MicDrop Agency is making waves in the public relations world. Since launching in November 2021, we’ve built an impressive client roster spanning Canada and the U.S., representing trailblazing startups, tech innovators, and entertainment brands (yes, you may have seen some of our clients on your favorite Netflix shows!). Our work speaks for itself, and we were recently recognized by Inc. Magazine as a 2024 Power Partner—a prestigious award honoring top B2B companies that help businesses grow and thrive. The MicDrop Agency is redefining PR with an entrepreneurial approach. We don’t just generate media buzz—we create "micdrop moments" that drive real impact. As we continue our rapid expansion (including a new U.S. office in 2025), we’re looking for a Digital Communications Specialist to join our team. This is a remote, full-time, 14-month contract covering a parental leave , with the potential for extension and long-term growth. If you have strong copywriting and editing skills and love developing content strategies, we want to hear from you! Overview: The Digital Communications Specialist at The MicDrop Agency will join a dynamic team committed to amplifying the companies and people on our growing client roster. As a Digital Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the content strategy and execution for multiple client projects. The right candidate must utilize a wide range of skills including: copywriting, editing, project management and goal-setting. This is a full-time remote contract position and business hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. On occasion, some client projects will require work on evenings or weekends.  This is a great opportunity for someone with strong copywriting skills who is interested in not only working as a copywriter, but also contributing to a number of strategic marketing and content creation projects. Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create digital content strategies for multiple clients in a wide range of sectors including tech, business and entertainment
• Design and manage detailed content marketing calendars for multiple clients
• Write a wide range of content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, newsletters, social media posts and more
• Meet with clients regularly to determine relevant content ideas and present content strategies for their review and approval
• Watch and listen to interviews featuring our clients and identify strong soundbites to be clipped and used in future content posts
• Edit video clips and audio soundbites to be used in Reels, TikToks and other social media videos
• Optimize websites, blogs and social media pages to be SEO-friendly
• Develop creative ways to repurpose content across a variety of channels
• Collaborate closely with our graphic designers on high-level concepts and final executions
• Provide client support as needed
• Track hours and expenses

What We Are Looking For:

• A degree or diploma in communications, journalism, marketing, business or similar background
• 3-5 years of directly related content creation and copywriting experience
• A strategic thinker who can develop and leverage research to build effective marketing communications strategies to connect and build relationships with key audiences.
• Exceptional grammar, spelling, sentence structuring and editing skills
• Excellent communication skills as this is a client-facing role
• Practical knowledge of best practices in design, social media, content marketing, copywriting and SEO
• Great listening skills and a willingness to learn and progress through feedback
• A “scrappy mindset”—someone who is not afraid to “roll up their sleeves” and “do the work”
• A resourceful, dedicated and committed leader who always delivers above expectations
• A highly detail-oriented individual with superb organizational skills
• A problem-solver who operates well under pressure and deadlines
• High level of proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets etc.)
• Experience with web development tools such as WordPress and Squarespace is considered an asset

About The MicDrop Agency: The MicDrop Agency is an award-winning PR firm redefining what it means to build influence and impact. Recognized as an Inc. Magazine 2024 Power Partner, we take a 360-degree approach to PR, blending traditional media strategy with a “scrappy” entrepreneurial hustle that gets results. From securing high-profile media placements to landing speaking engagements and brand partnerships, we work relentlessly to amplify our clients' voices and position them as industry leaders. To Apply: If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Wow us with your application—send a resume and a brief cover letter that showcases why you’re the perfect fit for this role to accounting@themicdropagency.com . Tell/show us what makes you stand out! *Note: applications submitted only through LinkedIn will *not* be considered. Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks to schedule an interview. Portfolio pieces will be required and finalists will be selected to participate in a test project to demonstrate their skills. Benefits:

• Salary: $65,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote + hybrid work environment
• A flexible, collaborative, positive, and fast-paced work environment
• Many opportunities for growth and professional development
• Paid vacation + four (4) discretionary bonus day long weekends coinciding with the summer statutory holidays (Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day). Office closure during the holiday season (from afternoon of Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve).