Senior Consultant

APEX Public Relations; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Toronto seeks a Senior Consultant to oversee media relationships and manage multiple client accounts. Candidates should have a degree in Communications or related fields and 3-5 years of PR agency experience. The role involves writing, project management, and direct client interaction, offering compensation between $60,000 to $80,000 annually, with additional benefits for employee wellness and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Wellness allowance

Cell phone/internet allowance

Company-wide bonus structure

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience; PR agency experience is a must.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Strong account/project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead media pitching and influencer strategy.
• Write and edit client-ready materials.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Media and influencer relationships

Writing and editing skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing

Job description

Overview

APEX PR Hiring Full Time Senior Consultant

US

Its how brands walk the talk that matters most. Thats where APEX PR comes in. We help brands connect to what matters most to people by shifting perceptions and making real connections.

Our unmatched track record of award-winning campaigns, client retention and client satisfaction is a testament to our ability to get it right over and over again. Our work extends to all sectors and the key to our success is a fusion of senior level strategists, creative ideas, a passion for our work, client collaboration and a disciplined focus on achieving results that impact our clients bottom line. If you’re a natural storyteller who’s obsessed with tracking the pulse of culture, come join our team in creating share-worthy stories across all the feeds.

YOU

• Have solid media and influencer relationships; pitch all media tiers to generate significant results and instruct the team on MR / influencer strategy and divide up pitching duties.
• Write & edit error-free client-ready written material (releases, emails, etc.) with minimal support and understand the why and what in all work.
• Review & edit media lists to deliver quality coverage.
• Review & edit briefs and finalize influencer concepts & content to ensure they deliver on campaign objectives.
• Share recommendations, ideas and strategic responses to client situations with internal account teams.
• Maintain budget trackers and activity reports for clients.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering quality work, anticipating needs and identifying potential issues as they arise.
• Define competitive landscape and identify issues, gaps and opportunities for clients.
• Have strong understanding of paid media, influencer marketing and paid digital and its role in the integrated marketing mix.
• Be a creative thinker with the executional expertise to conceptualize and implement programs of various shapes and sizes.
• Help identify and participate in new business pitch development & presentation and contribute to agency brand-building initiatives.
• Develop proficiency in day-to-day management of multiple projects & accounts with competing deadlines while ensuring success.
• Consistent at making in-the-moment decisions with minimal senior input.
• Act as a core day-to-day client contact on multiple accounts and manage critical path.
• Have exceptional project management and presentation skills with an unsurpassed attention to detail.

ASK

• Bachelor's degree or Graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience; PR agency experience is a must
• Current and relevant experience with media and influencers
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Superb organizational and project management skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a rapidly developing environment
• Strong account / project management skills including an understanding of budget management
• Keen understanding of the role of digital media in integrated communications strategies
• A positive can-do attitude

COMPENSATION

APEX PR is committed to offering competitive pay for the role and experience that the candidate brings. The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $80,000 depending on experience.

This is a full-time position at 40 hours a week but may also require after office hours or weekend attendance due to events or client initiatives.

This is also an opportunity to work with the best PR teams in the business. We offer learning, development and mentorship so that our team can grow and we can promote from within where possible.

In addition to comprehensive health and dental benefits, APEX offers a wellness allowance and a cell phone / internet allowance.

We prioritize taking care of our team through transparency, staff events, continued learning and a company-wide bonus structure.

APEX Public Relations is dedicated to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We recognize that the best candidate may not meet all of the criteria listed above. We encourage all those interested and with relevant experience to apply even if they don’t match the job posting perfectly. We welcome diverse, out-of-the-box thinking and we strive to provide an environment for learning, growth and innovation.

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process please reach out to [contact information].

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 60,000 - 80,000