Senior Consultant

Veritas Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Inc., a leading marketing and PR agency, is seeking a Senior Consultant with a passion for music and pop culture. This role involves developing PR strategies, managing client accounts, and leading a dynamic team. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, the ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, contributing to diverse projects across various sectors.

Benefits

Flexible remote work policies

Team-building activities

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agency experience in PR, managing multiple accounts.
• Strong project management and client servicing skills.
• Deep understanding of media and PR landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret PR briefs and develop aligned campaigns.
• Draft and edit press releases and business documents.
• Provide leadership and direction to team members.

Skills

Project Management

Client Servicing

Inter-agency Collaboration

Cultural Awareness

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Veritas – an award-winning marketing and PR agency - is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with a minimum of three years in the industry, preferably in consumer packaged goods, retail, and lifestyle sectors. We are looking for a PR professional with leadership qualities, a creative mindset, and a strong cultural awareness. The ideal candidate lives and breathes music, entertainment, and pop culture, and is known among friends as being well-informed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret PR briefs and develop campaigns/PR plans aligned with strategy, translating strategic direction to the account team.
• Develop pitch ideas and successfully pitch media and social media tactics to clients.
• Maintain and monitor workflow assignments across all projects.
• Track project budgets and handle supplier invoices.
• Interact with clients and participate in discussions on campaign strategy and planning.
• Provide leadership, training, and direction to Consultants and Coordinators, supporting team delivery.
• Proactively identify problems and opportunities, advising the team accordingly.
• Understand various PR tactics (including social and online) and their specific value.
• Draft and edit press releases, Q&As, backgrounders, pitches, and business documents.
• Identify potential organic growth opportunities aligned with the agency's strategic direction.
• Participate in new business pitches as needed.
• Analyze media coverage for clients.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of dynamic agency experience, preferably in PR, managing multiple client accounts.
• Strong inter-agency collaboration skills.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven track record in client servicing and team collaboration.
• Deep understanding of communication, media, influencer, and PR landscapes in Quebec.
• Passion for influencer and meme culture, and familiarity with emerging social platforms.
• Excitement for working on culturally relevant and innovative programming.
• Open-minded approach to ideas, valuing creativity over hierarchy.
• Appreciation for clever storytelling and engaging digital content.

Agency Corporate Responsibilities

• Work on diverse projects for some of the country's most ambitious brands across sectors like beauty, alcohol, retail, healthcare, tech, and government.
• Mostly remote work with flexible policies; in-office capacity available for fully vaccinated staff.
• Emphasis on team cohesion and positive work environment with a 'good vibes only' policy.
• Encourage fun, safe in-person team activities and brainstorming sessions.
• Committed to talent development, mentorship, and career growth for team members.
• We value a positive attitude and willingness to learn, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.