Consultant
APPLY NOWProof Strategies is Canada’s leading independent communications agency specializing in public relations, public affairs, government relations, and marketing. We believe that building relationships and trust and delivering exceptional results is the best path to a successful communications agency. Over two decades of continuous annual growth has proven that philosophy. What sets us apart is our strategy-led approach, our accountability to results, and our high bar of excellence in consulting and execution delivery. We lead with smart thinking, not ego. We are smart and hard working. Nice people and assertive. We are driven to ask better questions of ourselves and our clients because they lead to better solutions and outcomes.
Our culture is:
- Entrepreneurial and creative: Always leading the industry with innovation and new ideas.
- Respectful and empathetic: With each other and our partners and clients.
- Inclusive: Proof offers an open and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel safe, comfortable, and express themselves.
- Driven and responsive: Committed to excellence, always exceeding expectations.
- Collaborative and fun: Our greatest successes come when everyone works together.
What we’re looking for:
Proof Strategies is looking for a motivated, curious, and enthusiastic communications professional to join and grow with our team in Toronto as a Consultant. The ideal candidate has public relations experience, preferably in an agency environment, and has some experience with clients in the corporate and financial sectors. Experience in financial services is an asset but not a requirement as our clients come from a diverse range of sectors. A Consultant provides day-to-day account support and may also help manage small client projects.
Your responsibilities:
- Managing media relations programs, including story development, pitching, and developing journalist relationships
- Managing influencer relations programs including research and identification, negotiations, message development and ongoing management
- Support social media campaigns
- Content production for various purposes, including press releases, media pitches, presentations, and social content
- Conducting research and insight gathering for clients and new business projects
- Leverage monitoring tools to support strategic initiatives and better understand our clients
- Support with slide development and memos for client planning
- Contribute to client calls and brainstorming meetings
- Contribute to the firm’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Carry out all other reasonable duties assigned by the company
What you’ll bring:
- Completion of post-secondary education in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field is considered an asset
- A minimum of 3-4 years of professional communications experience is required
- Digitally literate, with proficiency in using digital/social media platforms and tools for business, (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google, etc.)
- Strong understanding of new and emerging social media tools
- Has an intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams etc.)
- Working proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite is considered an asset
- Proven ability to develop relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders
- Proficiency with multiple languages is considered an asset
What you’ll get (besides a pay cheque!):
Proof Strategies is an award-winning Great Places to Work® workplace overall and for women, inclusivity, youth, and mental health and one known for living The Platinum Rule: to treat others as they would wish to be treated. As a Canadian, independent owned company, we make decisions locally based on what is best for our employees and clients.
- Competitive salary.
- A forward-thinking culture that expects and rewards curiosity, bravery, and results.
- Comprehensive health benefits from Day One.
- Subsidized continuing education and frequent personal and professional development events.
- An annual Nature Day, away from work to spend time enjoying nature.
- An annual Volunteer Day to spend supporting a charity of your choice.
- Milestone anniversaries trip rewards for full-time employees at the 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20- and 25-year mark (because yes, people stay with us this long).
- Generous vacation time as well as office closures between Christmas and New Year’s.
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.
No phone inquiries, please. Only candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in Proof Strategies.
