Career Openings

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Yulu does not require criminal background checks. We do ask for 2+ references of past employment for our shortlist of top candidates.

Yulu welcomes applications from people with all abilities and backgrounds. Support is available upon request for candidates taking part in our selection process, whether that be scheduling flexibility or modifications to interview logistics. We encourage you to be in communication about your needs without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.

We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, also known as Vancouver.

 

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PR Internship

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Are you an aspiring PR star near or recently graduated? Yulu PR offers a comprehensive three-month, full-time internship that will absolutely give you the practical experience necessary to hit the ground running when you land your first paying gig – that is if we don’t snag you up upon completion. There won’t be any photocopying, stapling, coffee errands, or mind-numbingly boring work for you. We have a thorough training and mentorship process that will have you handling everything from impact strategy research and media list creation, to writing, pitching and event coordination. If you’re a strong writer who’s in the know about current events and you place a premium on feeling good about the work you do – we want to meet you!

 

Candidate Possesses:

• Has their wits about them; an awesome sense of humour; and confidence
• Ability to use both sides of the brain: organized, systematic yet creative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Interest in social and environmental impact

 

Responsibilities:

• Support team with daily research and coordination activities on social and environmental impact accounts
• Draft media materials: releases, bios, advisories, media lists, etc.
• Media relations/storytelling: media pitching to land coverage on client news
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, reports, etc.
• Experiential event coordination & execution (events, conferences, stunts, etc.)
• Assist with developing creative concepts for PR initiatives
• Daily media monitoring
• Clipping and reporting media coverage for tracking reports
• Develop & maintain solid relationships with journalists, bloggers and social media influencers
• Social media monitoring & community engagement
• Stay up to speed on current impact industry news, trends and technology

 

Details: Three months, full-time (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)

Compensation: $18/hour

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Yulu’s Ops Team at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

 

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Account Coordinator

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to add a dynamic account coordinator to its close-knit team of experienced social impact communicators. Like our interesting and eclectic mix of clients, we are values-driven in the work we do and the culture we enjoy. We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to think big and bold when it comes to ideas and results, someone who is thoughtful in everything they do, strives to have the greatest impact for their clients, is creative, curious, collaborative and, importantly, isn’t shy of hustling. We embrace a bit of edginess and encourage our team to challenge one another to achieve the best outcomes.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, learn from an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Our preference is someone who has 1-3 years of PR agency or communications / digital media experience but, if you can build a strong case for being the best candidate for this job regardless, get in touch.

Here’s just a sample of what your day at Yulu might entail:

• Supporting in managing daily activities on Yulu’s client accounts
• Assisting with developing and executing media relations strategies and influencer programs
• Jamming with the team on the day’s top headlines and social media trends to mine story ops for our social impact clients
• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of Yulu’s clients and their industries
• Pitching New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to
• Executing social media strategies and developing creative assets
• Joining a creative brainstorm to develop new campaign concepts
• Monitoring and evaluating media coverage, social media engagement and influencer traction

 

Working set-up: Currently team members can opt to work in-office (in Vancouver) when they wish, or work remotely. If you live anywhere in Canada, we’re interested in hearing from you, but will be prioritizing those based in Vancouver or Toronto.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience & based on Province of employment, $50,000 – $52,000 annually

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Yulu’s Ops Team at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

 

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Sr. Account Executive

Want to use your communications skill set to make a difference in sustaining our planet and feel inspired daily by innovative solutions to solving the climate crisis? Look no further. 

Yulu is looking to add a dynamic Senior Account Executive and media relations expert to its close-knit team of experienced environmental communicators. The areas that you’ll specialize in from the get-go are decarbonization technologies and conservation.

You’ll be joining a team that is values-driven in the work we do and the culture we enjoy. We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to think big and bold  when it comes to ideas and results, someone who is thoughtful in everything they do, strives to have the greatest impact for their clients, is creative, curious, collaborative and, importantly, isn’t afraid to hustle. You’ll also be joining a team that goes above and beyond to not only deliver media results, but to understand the impact of this thoughtfully placed coverage on accelerating and scaling our clients’ environmental impact.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, learn from an international team (reporting into our Senior Account Manager), and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Our preference is someone with a proven track record of success, ideally with PR agency experience. For us, this can look like 3-4+ years of progressive experience, but if you can build a strong case for being the best candidate for this job regardless, get in touch.

The key skills for success:

• media relations
• project management
• client relations

 

The mindset we’re looking for:

• proactive
• a “can-do” attitude
• collaborative
• curious
• bold
• results-hungry

 

Here’s just a sample of what your day at Yulu might entail: 

• Taking ownership managing daily activities on Yulu’s client accounts, acting as a day-to-day client contact
• Assisting with developing and executing strategic, media relations-focused and creative integrated PR initiatives
• Successfully running parts of integrated PR campaigns independently
• Developing & maintaining solid relationships with journalists, bloggers and social media influencers
• Evaluating the day’s top headlines and tweets to mine story ops for our social impact clients
• Pitching New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to, securing consistent and quality media placements 
• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of Yulu’s clients and their industries
• Building your own knowledge and expertise in the services and industries applicable to your clients

 

Working set-up: Currently team members can opt to work in-office (in Vancouver) when they wish, or work remotely. If you live anywhere in Canada, we’re interested in hearing from you.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, $57,000 – $59,000 annually

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! Send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Yulu’s Ops Team at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

 

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(Sr.) Account Manager

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to welcome an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our impact team, who will bring expertise in developing impactful integrated communications campaigns. This candidate would have a specific interest in environmental and health issues. 

If you’ve visited our website, or heard about us in passing, you probably know we’re values-driven in the work we do and the clients we represent. As for our company culture, it’s strong; we not only like one another, we have respect for one another. We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, and creatives with backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, and advocacy – all committed to using communications as a force for good.

We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to think big and bold when it comes to ideas and results, someone who is thoughtful in everything they do, strives to have the greatest impact for their clients, is creative, curious, collaborative and, importantly, isn’t shy of hustling. We embrace a bit of edginess and encourage our team to challenge one another to achieve the best outcomes.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, manage an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Here’s a sample of what a day in the life of a Yulu (Sr) Account Manager might entail:

• Working on (and leading) strategic research and communications plans for your clients 
• Project managing multiple internal team members as well as external clients on past-paced accounts
• Consulting clients at every turn, whether it’s managing expectations, determining the best course of action or strategy, conflict resolution or risk mitigation
• Brainstorming, strategizing and executing integrated creative campaigns
• Jamming with the team on the day’s top headlines to proactively create story opportunities for our clients
• Confidently leading client calls and meetings with an active listening approach to ensure impactful on the spot consultation
• Pitching top tier media like New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to
• Motivating, mentoring and coaching your direct reports and other members of staff to achieve the Yulu Experience 
• Drafting educational and engaging op-eds that drive action and change
• Hosting a lunch & learn for the team on your designated UN SDG
• Playing a key role in shaping Yulu’s coveted community and team culture
• Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community
• Exploring ways to build our growing community of Impact Communications champions
• Encouraging your clients to think beyond the status quo and helping them advance and inspire their industry
• Attending new business meetings when appropriate and assisting with new business proposals as needed

Other requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 4+years’ experience in a PR agency or in-house communications capacity, or related experience for an Account Manager level; a minimum of 5-6+ years of experience for Senior Account Manager level
• Experience with developing and executing integrated communications campaigns 
• Experience with developing social media strategies is also highly valued across platforms including LinkedIn, X, Meta, etc
• Strong knowledge of the North American Media Landscape

 

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience.

• The Account Manager range is $62,000 – $70,000 (4 years of experience minimum) 
• The Senior Account Manager range is $73,000 – $78,000 (5-6 years of experience minimum)

Terms: Permanent, Full time

Location: Priority will be given to candidates in Vancouver (close to our BC headquarters) or Calgary. We do also accept remote workers; if you live anywhere else in Canada, we’re still interested in hearing from you.

If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and CV, and any other bragging rights to the attention of Yulu’s Ops Team at grow@yulupr.com. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates. 

 

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Account Director

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further

Yulu is looking to welcome a new Account Director to join our Social Impact team, who will bring experience running impactful integrated communications campaigns (across earned, owned, shared and paid) along with a creative brain to take our consumer-targeted work to the next level.

If you’ve visited our website, or heard about us in passing, you probably know we’re values-driven in the work we do and the clients we represent. As for our company culture, it’s strong; we not only like one another, we have respect for one another. We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, and creatives with backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, and advocacy – all committed to using communications as a force for good.

We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to think big and bold when it comes to ideas and results, someone who is thoughtful in everything they do, strives to have the greatest impact for their clients, is creative, curious, collaborative and, importantly, isn’t shy of hustling. We embrace a bit of edginess and encourage our team to challenge one another to achieve the best outcomes.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially–progressive organizations across North America and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Here’s a sample of what a day in the life of a Yulu Account Director in our Social Impact team might entail:

• Directing strategic research, planning and consultancy for a new client account

• Coaching team members on how to apply critical thought to an upcoming integrated campaign across earned, owned, paid and shared

• Developing the vision for video content; overseeing the execution via the creative team

• Developing the structure / wire frame for a new website

• Developing the narrative framework for a social enterprise that will resonate with target audiences

• Ensuring an influencer campaign is well executed and achieves the campaign KPIs

• Directing client meetings and ensuring strategic communications goals are being met

• Confidence consulting clients on social impact topics and crisis communications

• Proposing new ideas to help advance areas within the agency during a monthly director meeting

• Pitching and closing an exciting new social enterprise partner alongside Yulu’s VP

• Hosting a Lunch & Learn for the team on your designated UN SDG

• Playing a key role in shaping Yulu’s coveted community and team culture

• Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community

• Representing Yulu at an industry networking event

• Offering junior staff positive feedback and coaching on editing skills

• Managing and monitoring Growth Plans for your direct reports

 

Other requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a PR agency or in-house communications capacity, or related experience

• Experience with managing integrated communications programs across earned, owned, paid and shared

• Experience with directing social media programs across platforms including LinkedIn, X, Meta, etc

• Experience with developing websites and/or directing video production

• A background in program management is also highly valued

 

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, ranging between $81,000 – $86,000 annually + competitive extended benefits & incentives

Terms: Permanent, full-time.

Location: Priority will be given to candidates in Vancouver (close to our headquarters) or Toronto (where we’ll be expanding in 2025). We do also accept remote workers; if you live anywhere else in Canada, we’re still interested in hearing from you.

If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and CV, and any other bragging rights to the attention of Yulu’s Ops Team at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit.

 

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Social Impact Strategist

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to welcome a Social Impact Strategist to our dynamic team of impact-driven communicators. If you’ve visited our website, or heard about us in passing, you probably know we’re a proud B Corp communications agency that is values-driven in the work we do and the clients we represent. As for our company culture, it’s strong; we not only like to work with each other, we have immense respect for one another. We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, and creatives with backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, and political advocacy all committed to using communications as a force for good.

We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to think big and bold when it comes to ideas and results, someone who is thoughtful in everything they do, strives to have the greatest impact for their clients, is creative, curious, collaborative and, importantly, isn’t shy of hustling. We embrace a bit of edginess and encourage our team to challenge one another to achieve the best outcomes.

The Social Impact Strategist will be a key member of the management team and will develop and execute the company’s Impact & sustainability strategies on its path to become an industry leader.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, manage an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

About Yulu:

Yulu is an award-winning communications agency founded on the principles of sharing stories that matter. Our clients are socially- and environmentally-progressive brands and nonprofits in the US and Canada. We’re looking for a Social Impact Strategist to join our team and expand how we use communications as a force for good.

Our Agency’s Culture

What’s most important to us is to be thoughtful, curious, and bold in how we approach our work. As colleagues, we continuously strive to maintain a culture that values empathy, positive reinforcement, and being solutions-oriented. With the media being a fast-paced world, so are we, and we find the best way to sustain momentum is to go the distance together.

Here’s a sample of what a day in the life of a social impact strategist might entail:

• Developing and executing comprehensive impact/brand purpose strategies for our clients and build long-term critical metrics that deliver measurable change, using Theory of Change modelling and other planning tools to develop strategic plans with ambitious goals
• Coaching team members on how to apply greater positive impact to an upcoming creative campaign
• Pitching and closing an exciting new social enterprise partner alongside Yulu’s founder
• Playing a key role in building Yulu’s Impact Strategy Division by proposing new ideas to help advance areas to enhance and improve Yulu’s impact suite of services
• Hosting a lunch & learn for the team on your designated UN SDG
• Sitting in on a client meeting to ensure authenticity, transparency and purpose is considered in all initiatives and communications
• Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community – from community engagement to collaborating with Yulu’s Ops team to increase the company’s B Impact Assessment score
• Establishing and driving the key programming and impactful strategic partnerships required to deliver our clients’ social impact and sustainability strategy, with a particular focus on equity. This might include leading an in-depth planning session and drafting reports and other materials that summarize initiative strategic plans
• Offering all staff positive feedback and coaching on impact consultancy and brand purpose strategy skills
• Vetting new business prospects to ensure alignment with Yulu’s social mandate
• Ensuring Yulu’s year-end impact report transparently reflects authentic impact

Assumptions:

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in impact consultancy, preferably in an agency or client services capacity (agency or in-house); 3+ years experience developing program plans and/or organizational impact strategies
• Experience in a design consultancy or an in-house innovation center an asset
• Proven experience taking an idea from theory and analysis to launch: designing, developing, and executing initiatives from beginning to end, creating KPIs and metrics to track progress and measure success
• Experience developing Theory of Change models and/or using other planning tools and methodologies in applied policy settings
• Experience using participatory research methods, partnering with impacted communities, or working with advocacy movements
• Experience managing cross-functional teams with the ability to pull together various, and sometimes conflicting, inputs into a common point of view
• Ability to take individual ownership and work collaboratively. Possess collaboration skills and experience mentoring and supporting colleagues with diverse skill sets
• Ability to work in a high paced environment managing to tight deadlines, influencing stakeholders, and delivering with flawless execution
• Ability to utilize unique perspective and skills to create new initiatives that catapult this work forward

 

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years’ experience in impact consultancy, preferably in an agency or client services capacity.

Working set-up: Currently team members can opt to work in-office (in Vancouver) when they wish, or work remotely. If you live anywhere in Canada, we’re interested in hearing from you.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; $81,000 – $95,000 annually