Junior Public Relations Consultant

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a public relations professional to lead strategic planning and develop creative campaigns for clients. The role focuses on media relations, social media strategies, writing materials, and event planning.

You will conduct research and reporting, manage multiple projects, track budgets and expenses, and collaborate with teams to deliver impactful communications. A PR agency background and a degree in communications or related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven PR experience in Canada
• At least two years within a PR agency environment
• Proven relationships with local, regional, and national media
• Exceptional writing, listening, and communication skills
• Assertiveness and initiative to identify and address tasks, challenges, and opportunities
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• 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

• Participate in strategic planning and development of campaigns for clients
• Develop and execute media relations and social media strategies
• Write communications materials for internal and external audiences
• Plan and execute experiential and educational events
• Conduct research, measurement, monitoring, and program reporting
• Manage programs and workflow in a team environment
• Provide administrative support and track campaign expenses accurately
• Process expense reports, maintain budgets, and liaise with the finance team

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Assertiveness

Initiative

Media relations

Campaign management

Budget management

Education

Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Political Science degree

Job description

• Participate in strategic planning and development of creative concepts and campaigns for clients
• Develop and execute media relations and social media strategies
• Write communications materials for internal and external audiences
• Plan and execute experiential and educational events
• Conduct research, measurement, monitoring, and program reporting
• Manage programs and workflow in a team environment
• Provide administrative support and track campaign expenses accurately
• Process expense reports, maintain budgets, and liaise with the finance team

Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven experience in PR in Canada
• At least two years within a PR agency environment is required
• Proven relationships with local, regional, and national media
• Exceptional writing, listening, and communication skills
• Assertiveness and initiative to identify and address tasks, challenges, and opportunities
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in public relations, media relations, and strategic communication, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and execute effective campaigns. Proficient in writing and developing communication materials for diverse audiences while maintaining organizational efficiency and budget oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Public Relations Experience
• Media Relations
• Campaign Management
• Exceptional Writing Skills
• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Media Relations Strategies
• Campaign Development
• Communications Writing
• Event Planning
• Research and Measurement
• Program Reporting
• Budget Management
• Expense Tracking

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Assertiveness
• Initiative
• Ability to Work Independently

Industry Keywords

• Public Relations
• PR Agency Experience
• Communications Degree
• Political Science
• Journalism