Hill & Knowlton is a strategic and creative partner to drive breakthrough opportunities for growth and value creation, advance corporate strategy, and build reputation capital and resiliency. We’re a proven partner for business and brand transformation. A full-service global firm, we provide strategic communication, marketing and corporate affairs solutions distinguished by intelligence and creativity. Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company.
Hill & Knowlton is looking for an
Assistant Consultant with a passion for consumer PR to join our dynamic Toronto team. The successful candidate would join us in working with some of the most well-respected and compelling brands in Canada across a range of sectors, including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, travel and tourism, home furnishing/appliances, financial services, and more.
Our ideal candidate is a team player, who can jump in and help across programs, learn quickly, and take charge of assigned tasks. Assistant Consultants support our client teams on a wide range of projects including media relations, influencer engagement, events, research, data tracking, and more. We are looking for not only incredible talent, but also for someone with a positive attitude, optimistic energy, solutions-focused mindset, and a passion for communications, the H&K brand, and our clients.
Here’s what you’d be doing:
- Supporting client programs under the direction of the direct manager and other senior practitioners, as assigned.
- Assisting client account leads in account management activities.
- Compiling media lists and identifying social media targets.
- Supporting the writing of media and message materials such as media pitch notes, news releases, briefing documents, and more.
- Conducting media relations to secure interviews, news coverage, and attendance at client events (virtual for the time being).
- Building relationships with media, key opinion leaders, and social media influencers, staying abreast of changes in those areas – with a key focus on consumer/lifestyle space.
- Monitoring traditional and social media using Cision, FPInfomart, Factiva, Radian6, and other sources, preparing reports using customized tools for clients, and developing insights and recommendations based on findings.
- Assisting in the execution and measurement of influencer programs.
- Providing updates to teammates about program progress and proactively recommending adjustments based on experience and feedback.
- Contributing creativity, passion, and expertise to an entrepreneurial team environment where everyone’s voice is heard, highly valued, and rewarded.
What else is in it for you?
- Competitive benefits package—including healthy paid time off, schedule flexibility, fitness reimbursement, and more.
- A career working with and influencing bold, creative teams and client accounts.
- A passionate, smart, fun, and creative office culture.
- Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, training, and mentoring to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best.
What you’ll need to get here:
- 1-2 years of work experience in a communications role (internship/volunteer experience applicable)
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institution
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- The ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work accordingly
- An understanding of both traditional PR and social program execution
- Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Reddit
- Passion, tenacity, and enthusiasm for the H&K brand
Hill & Knowlton is more than an agency. It’s a collection of thousands of brilliant, collaborative and driven employees – all united around a single vision of transforming our clients, our company and the world.
Across 70 offices in 30 countries our people are the heartbeat of our business. Bridging countless cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences, we are drawn together by a common drive and a collaborative spirit – called to our craft each day by the desire to deliver the best work.
And at H&K, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity.
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