Public Relations Junior Consultant

CASACOM•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$62,000 - CA$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Toronto team is looking for a Junior Consultant who wants to take control of their career in communications. Someone who understands and has connections with Canadian media and is aware of current news and trends, who is independent, thinks for themselves and has a passion for the learning. We offer a suite of benefits including Four (4) weeks of paid vacation per year, Reimbursements for commute/parking and cell phone expenses, Ability to work remotely for up to 6 weeks per year, A comprehensive group insurance plan from the moment of hiring, Access to telemedicine services and an employee assistance program, Summer schedule: Friday afternoons off, An internal coaching program, Challenges that match your ambitions, Excellent advancement opportunities, Frequent team activities, mindfulness program and an annual retreat, Financial support for employee causes, A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

2-3 years of proven experience in PR in Canada.
At least two years within a PR agency environment is required – please do not apply if you do not have this qualification.
Proven relationships with local, regional, and national media.
Exceptional writing, listening and communication skills.
Demonstrates assertiveness and takes initiative to proactively identify and address tasks, challenges, and opportunities.
Able to work independently.
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously, sometimes under tight deadlines.
University or college degree in a related field, such as Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or Journalism in Canada.

Responsibilities

Participating in strategic planning and development of creative concepts and campaigns for our clients.
Developing and executing impactful media relations and social media strategies that deliver impact and results.
Writing compelling communications materials for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
Planning and executing experiential and educational events.
Conducting research, measurement, monitoring and program reporting.
Managing programs and workflow in a team environment.
Providing administrative support, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of campaign expenses. This includes processing expense reports, maintaining budgets, and liaising with finance team.