Consultant, Corporate Affairs (Technology)

Burson; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Consultant to join their Technology team in Toronto. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse set of clients in the consumer and enterprise technology sectors. The successful candidate will manage integrated communications campaigns, providing strategic counsel and achieving earned media results. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, this position is ideal for those passionate about storytelling and eager to contribute to impactful campaigns. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional development and fosters a culture of innovation.

Benefits

Professional Development

Mentorship Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Inclusive Culture

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years in communications roles with agency experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage integrated communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create high-impact communications campaigns for diverse clients.
• Manage earned media outreach and develop story angles.

Skills

Communications Campaign Management

Media Relations

Social Media Engagement

Creative Problem-Solving

Written Communication

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications

Post-graduate certificate in Public Relations

Tools

Media Monitoring Tools

Digital Marketing Platforms

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Who We Are
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies, and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More About The Role
Burson Canada is looking for a Consultant to join our dynamic Technology team in Toronto. This represents an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse set of clients, including in the consumer and enterprise technology sectors.

The ideal candidate is an ambitious communications professional who can manage integrated communications campaigns and has an excellent track record of providing smart client counsel and landing earned media results for their clients.

We are looking for incredible talent, great attitude, energy, and passion for Burson and our clients. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk further!

What You’ll Do

1. Create and contribute to high-impact communications campaigns for clients, including national and regional campaigns for large brands.
2. Ensure that communication plans incorporate consistent strategies, realistic objectives, and accurate timelines.
3. Manage earned media outreach, leading the development of story angles, identifying media targets, effectively pitching stories, and coordinating interviews.
4. Draft written communications materials and control the quality of content created by others, such as pitches, advisories, and news releases.
5. Apply project management skills to deliver campaigns successfully (e.g., develop and implement critical paths/work back plans to meet client deadlines and provide oversight of other team members).
6. Leverage digital and social marketing expertise, including content development, management of creative asset development, response plans, and community management.
7. Manage ongoing measurement, tracking, and reporting on client activities and results, flagging relevant information to the account team and client.
8. Proactively support new business development activities by identifying opportunities to expand business with current clients, promoting Burson services and specialties to existing clients, contributing research, analysis, and content to new business proposals, and participating in pitches.

Experience That Contributes To Success

1. Post-secondary degree or post-graduate certificate in communications, public relations, journalism, or a similar program, or relevant work experience.
2. 4+ years’ experience in communications roles, agency experience preferred.
3. Experience delivering public relations programs to achieve a client’s program objectives, involving activities such as media relations, stakeholder engagement, campaign management, partner activations, social media engagement, event management, materials development, and reporting.
4. Proven ability to pitch reporters (online, print, and broadcast).
5. Understanding and experience with social media, digital strategies, and media monitoring tools.
6. Natural curiosity and genuine passion for storytelling.
7. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across various platforms.
9. Ability to distill technical information and develop audience-appropriate content.
10. Team player with a can-do attitude.

You Belong At Burson

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 can elevate their skills, expand their networks, and produce the best solutions for leading brands. We offer professional development, mentorship, inclusive culture, and competitive benefits. We believe your unique perspective makes you a #BursonPerson, essential for delivering exceptional results.

We embrace a hybrid work approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. Accommodations or flexibility needs should be discussed during the interview process.