Consultant - Corporate & Financial

Proof Strategies is an independent, Canadian-owned strategic communications agency that charts its own path. Built on a simple philosophy - that you can do great work with great people and be a great place to work - Proof has grown into an award-winning agency where curiosity, integrity, and collaboration are deeply valued. Today, we are proud to be one of Canada's leading communications agencies, partnering with some of the world's most respected brands and trusted organizations.Guided by this foundation and a belief in the power of strong human relationships, we are on a mission to help our clients recapture attention, earn trust, and move people to action. To support our team on this journey, we're hiring a Consultant who is excited to learn, build and grow with us.The Opportunity
The Consultant provides day-to-day support across the account teams and supports the management of client projects. This includes managing media and influencer relations programs, supporting social media campaigns, creating content, conducting research, administrative support and contributing to client calls and brainstorming.
Responsibilities and Duties
Managing media relations programs, including story development, pitching, and developing journalist relationshipsManaging influencer relations programs including research and identification, negotiations, message development and ongoing managementContent production for various purposes, including blogs, news releases, media advisories, presentations, whitepapers, and social contentConducting research and insight gathering for clients and new business projectsLeverage the use of monitoring and AI tools to support strategic initiatives and better understand our clientsSupport with slide development and memos for client planningContributing to client calls and brainstorming meetingsContributes to the firm's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusionCarry out all other reasonable duties assigned by the companyQualifications and Experience
Completion of post-secondary education in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field is considered an assetA minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations, includingdemonstratedexperience operating at a Consultant level for at least 1-2 years, ideally within an agency environmentExperience in the corporate or financialsectoris considered a significant asset, with preference given to candidates who bring relevantindustryexperience and interestProven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media, and other relevant stakeholders, while proactively identifying media opportunities, developing compelling pitches and story angles, and securing earned media coverageDigitally literate, with proficiency in using digital/social media platforms and tools for business, (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Googe, etc.)Strong understanding of new and emerging digital tools, including social media and AIHas an intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams etc.)Working proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite is considered an assetProficiency with multiple languages is considered an assetSkills
Autonomy + Prioritization: uses one's own initiative to carry out their day-to-day responsibilities. Asks questions to clarify or better understand a task, assignment or client.Collaboration + Feedback: is a team player whether working remotely or in the office;
seeks feedback from others and responds well to constructive input when it's received.Communication: utilizes excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Curiosity: has a demonstrated passion for learning and growth in familiar and new areas.Empathy: operates with self-awareness and professionalism, while following the Platinum Rule (treating others the way they would like to be treated).Planning + Organizing: highly organized, with a strong attention to detail, and responsiveness to stakeholders;
Strong project management skills, with an ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities.Problem Solving + Judgment: the ability to use good judgement, be resourceful, and effectively solve problems.Technical: a willingness to leverage and high-level of skill to optimize available technology and tools to effectively carry out tasks.Comfortable in the use and experimentation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as Chat GPT, Gemini, and Claude.Compensation and benefits
Expected compensation for this role is $60,000-$70,000 annually, with placement within this range dependent on the candidate's years and level of experience relative to the requirements of the role.Full-Time Employees at Proof Enjoy:A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectivesCollaboration with a team exploring AI and building contemporary services to reflect growing work and new behavioursCompetitive benefits package (health, dental, counselling, etc.) coverage to care for you and your loved ones from day oneMental health resources (EAP, Headspace)Parental leave benefitsAnd more!!
Other
Hiring manager: VP, Corporate and FinancialVacation: 3 weeksUse of Artificial Intelligence:
We may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
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