Public Relations Junior Consultant

Casacom; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Commute reimbursement

Remote work weeks

Group insurance

Telemedicine access

Friday afternoons off

Coaching program

Annual retreat

Employee causes support

DEI commitment

Job summary

Casacom in Toronto seeks a Junior Consultant eager to advance a career in communications. You will engage in corporate and consumer PR, craft media relations strategies, and develop compelling communications materials for diverse audiences.

The role emphasizes independent thinking, connection with Canadian media, and a passion for learning. Responsibilities include planning campaigns, executing events, and monitoring results while coordinating with a team and budgets.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven experience in PR 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.

Responsibilities

• Participating in strategic planning and development of creative concepts and campaigns for our clients.
• Developing and executing media relations and social media strategies that deliver impact and results.
• Writing compelling communications materials for a wide range of audiences.
• Planning and executing experiential and educational events.
• Conducting research, measurement, monitoring and program reporting.
• Managing programs and workflow in a team environment.
• Providing administrative support, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of campaign expenses.

Skills

PR experience Canada

Agency background

Media relationships

Strong writing

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

University/College degree in Communications, PR, Political Science or Journalism (Canada)

Job description

Our Toronto team is looking for a Junior Consultant who wants to take control of their career in communications. Someone who understands and has connections with Canadian media and is aware of current news and trends, who is independent, thinks for themselves and has a passion for the learning.

We offer a suite of benefits including:

• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation per year
• Reimbursements for commute/parking and cell phone expenses*
• Ability to work remotely for up to 6 weeks per year*
• A comprehensive group insurance plan from the moment of hiring
• Access to telemedicine services and an employee assistance program
• Summer schedule: Friday afternoons off
• An internal coaching program
• Challenges that match your ambitions
• Frequent team activities, mindfulness program and an annual retreat
• Financial support for employee causes
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Key Responsibilities

The Junior Consultant will be involved in both corporate and consumer PR and marketing communications projects, which will include:

• Participating in strategic planning and development of creative concepts and campaigns for our clients.
• Developing and executing impactful media relations and social media strategies that deliver impact and results.
• Writing compelling communications materials for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Planning and executing experiential and educational events.
• Conducting research, measurement, monitoring and program reporting.
• Managing programs and workflow in a team environment.
• Providing administrative support, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of campaign expenses. This includes processing expense reports, maintaining budgets, and liaising with finance team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven experience in PR in Canada.
• At least two years within a PR agency environment is required – please do not apply if you do not have this qualification.
• Proven relationships with local, regional, and national media.
• Exceptional writing, listening and communication skills.

• Demonstrates assertiveness and takes initiative to proactively identify and address tasks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated 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.

Our Values

• Commitment
• Passion to learn, grow and transform ourselves
• Ownership
• Quest for excellence, growth and positive impact
• Respect

Compensation

• $62,000 - $65,000 per year

• Profitability bonus
• Business growth bonus
• Recruitment bonus

About Casacom

Casacom blends unparalleled business acumen and a values-driven approach to power innovation in strategy, public relations and integrated communications. Casacom was founded in Montreal in 2001. Now a nationwide presence, we seamlessly integrate research, strategy and creativity to craft powerful ideas that help our clients stand out from the crowd, connect meaningfully with their audience and maximize their positive impact. We believe today’s business leaders have the imagination and capacity to think big, meet every challenge, and drive change. That’s where we step in. Our team has the expertise and perseverance it takes to paint a picture that will endure, one that matters. Our client’s.

Casacom’s team of some thirty committed professionals always aim higher, for themselves and for our clients. We’re proud to partner with over 85 organizations as a member of the Worldcom PR Group, the largest international network of independently owned public relations firms.

For more information, visit www.casacom.ca.