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About the role:
Burson Canada is looking for an Assistant Consultant to join our dynamic Consumer & Brand team in Toronto. If you are interested in joining a team of passionate brand builders and work on some of the world’s most well-respected brands (adidas, Google, YouTube, KitchenAid and Lindt are just a few), we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career within the Consumer PR space, while also working alongside an ambitious and energetic national team.
Our ideal candidate is resourceful go-getter, tapped into emerging social trends and culture, and takes charge of assigned tasks. Assistant Consultants support client teams on a wide range of activities including media relations, writing, event planning, influencer relations, research, media monitoring and liaising with clients.
We are looking for not only incredible talent, but also great attitude, energy and passion for the Burson brand and our clients.
Here’s what you’d be doing:
- Supporting client teams on the day-to-day execution of campaigns (media relations, events, sponsored content, influencer, partnerships, etc).
- Compiling media lists, pitch materials and conducting media relations to secure coverage.
- Building relationships with media and influencers and staying on top of changes in the industry.
- Monitoring traditional and social media platforms, preparing reports using customized tools for clients, and developing insights and recommendations based on findings.
- Keeping an eye on emerging trends in social and culture, sharing those insights internally and with clients.
- Contributing creativity, passion and expertise to an entrepreneurial team environment where everyone’s voice is heard, highly valued and rewarded
What you’ll need to get here:
- Preferably a minimum of one year 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
What else is in it for you?
- Full health benefits package—including paid time off, schedule flexibility, wellness reimbursement, and more
- Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, mentoring, learning + development to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best
- A passionate, smart, fun, and creative culture
- The opportunity to work on some of the world’s most well-respected brands
- Dynamic experience and exposure to different practice areas beyond Consumer PR – including corporate communications, technology, health, public affairs and more.
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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