Assistant Consultant - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Hill + Knowlton Strategies is looking for an Assistant Consultant to join our communications team in Toronto. We are a dynamic public relations team with a well-established but fast-growing practice that specializes in serving corporate, B2B and consumer clients, seeking someone who will bring a great attitude, energy and talent to our strategic communications team.The successful candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about building a career in public relations. Candidates must be team players, have a can-do mindset and learn quickly.Assistant Consultants support our client teams on a wide range of communications projects including media relations, influencer engagement, thought leadership, social/digital community management and reporting. The ideal candidate has:Natural curiosity and genuine passion for storytellingExcellent written and verbal communications skillsCreative thinker and analytical problem solverHigh attention to detailThe ability to meet deadlines and prioritizeExperience with media relations, influencer engagement and community management, including program reporting and tracking key performance indicatorsAn understanding of both traditional PR and digital program executionInterest in the technology, financial and professional services sectors is a plusOne year of work experience in a communications role (internship/volunteer experience applicable)Prior agency/consulting experience an assetAn undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institutionWhat’s in it for youFull health benefits package—including healthy paid time off, schedule flexibility, fitness reimbursement, and moreA career working with and influencing bold, creative teams and client accountsA passionate, smart, fun, and creative office cultureStrong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, training and mentoring to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional bestNew business commission potential and employee referral bonus opportunitiesHill+Knowlton Strategies is dedicated to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Specialist. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.The health and wellbeing of our employees is a priority. We currently work remotely with a plan to return to office when healthcare authorities feel that it is safe to do so.About Hill+Knowlton StrategiesWith eight offices across the country, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada is a leader in both public relations and public affairs. Headquartered in Toronto, the company is the No. 1-rated strategic communications firm in the country. Its experts specialize in corporate communications, marketing communications, public affairs, citizen engagement, crisis, energy, technology, health care, content marketing, research and measurement, social and digital communications, financial communications and transactions. The only communications firm to have earned the Canada Order of Excellence for Quality from Excellence Canada, it has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for 11 consecutive years. Its parent company, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Inc., has 86 offices in more than 47 countries as well as an extensive associate network; and it is a member of WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY), one of the world’s largest communications services groups.