Job Description

About Hill & Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. We help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, today\'s Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence. Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, one of the world\'s largest communications services groups.

Hill & Knowlton Strategies is looking for an Assistant Consultant passionate about consumer PR to join our dynamic Toronto team. The successful candidate would join us in working with some of the most well-respected brands in Canada. Our clients come from various sectors, including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, sports and entertainment, home furnishing/appliances and financial services.

Our ideal candidate is a team player who can jump in and help across programs, can learn quickly, and takes charge of program execution. Assistant Consultants support our client teams on various projects, including media relations, influencer engagement, events, research, data tracking and more. We are looking for incredible talent, great attitude, energy and passion for the H& K brand and our clients.

Here\'s what you\'d be doing:

• Executing client programs under the direction of direct manager and other senior practitioners as assigned
• Assist client account leads in account management activities
• Developing and updating media lists
• Writing 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 events
• Foster 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
• Assist influencer specialists in executing and measuring programs
• Providing updates to teammates about program progress and proactively recommending adjustments to client programs 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?

• Full health 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 best professional.

What you\'ll need to get here:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• 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
• Knowledge about pop culture, trends and brand marketing
• 1-2 years of work experience in a communications role (internship/volunteer experience applicable)
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institution
• Passion, tenacity and enthusiasm for the H&K brand

Hill & Knowlton 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 us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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