Public Relations Consultant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada GCI Canada Full time

About GCI

GCI Canada is an agency of Idea Architects . Our team of strategists, consultants, and creatives deliver custom-made communications solutions—creatively brilliant, and brilliantly executed—for some of the best brands in the world.

We are part of WPP and within WPP part of GCI Group and Burson, giving our employees access to a global network of world-class communicators, mentors, and training and development opportunities that support them in becoming their professional best.

Our mission is People at the Centre . We foster a people-forward culture that focuses on our people, our team's positive agency experience and our commitment to team by prioritizing collaboration, growth and development.

You'll be a great fit at GCI if you demonstrate our core competencies:

  • Integrity : Being open, honest, and ethical in dealing with others
  • Client Service Mindset : Being responsive and anticipating internal and/or client needs
  • Accountability : Taking personal responsibility and initiative to accomplish tasks
  • Collaboration : Having a team player mindset and a friendly and positive outlook
  • Quality Work : Seeking to achieve best practice, accuracy and consistency in all tasks
  • Creativity : Sharing ideas willingly and bringing creative solutions to challenges

Role Overview

We're seeking a Consultant to join our team. This mid-junior level role is responsible for: delivering exceptional client service; providing account and project management support; exercising resourcefulness; executing tasks and assignments thoughtfully and on-time; and bringing a team player mindset every day. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Proactively monitor and update work back schedules, client status trackers, hot lists and client updates
  • Provide timely updates to support the team with project oversight and execution
  • Deliver exceptional client service – think like a client to anticipate their and/or team needs and be adaptive to changes and/or last minute assignments
  • Demonstrate time management skills; ability to effectively prioritize deliverables to consistently meet deadlines
  • Participate in internal ideation and brainstorm sessions and share ideas; support strategic plan development through research and deck development
  • Actively participate in client status meetings, as relevant
  • Support client and business policies (e.g. travel policies, PO policy, vendor sourcing, etc.)
  • Maintain a positive outlook under pressure
  • Support hard cost tracking with timely vendor invoice follow up and processing
  • Take a lead role in results tracking, measurement and reporting
  • Demonstrate ownership of assignments and work
  • Consistently deliver quality, client-ready work that is thoughtful and considers all aspects of the direction and resources provided
  • Apply critical thinking and resourcefulness on a daily basis – e.g., strive to answer questions before asking, proactively share solutions to challenges
  • Prepare meeting agendas and contact reports including development, finalizing and sending to clients
  • Provide thoughtful tactical execution; seek advice when unsure, share learnings with colleagues where relevant
  • Draft content such as media materials, media and influencer briefs, radio scripts, research summaries, thoughtful client updates and recommendations, and more
  • Source vendors and manage (or support) the project work; oversee new vendor set up, ensure POs are opened; process invoices
  • Develop and foster media and influencer relationships
  • Support media relations activities including media list development, outreach, liaison and reporting
  • Support influencer relations activities including identification, vetting, outreach, contract drafting, content tracking and reporting
  • Lead mailer assembly and distribution; oversee team support
  • Support and oversee event logistics and execution including research, briefing book updates, etc.
  • Use monitoring and social listening tools to track results and develop results reports
  • Actively track coverage and content; own real time updates for the team provide data-backed recommendations for optimization
  • Other tasks as needed or assigned

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

  • 2-4 years' experience in communications/ public relations; agency experience is preferred
  • A degree or certification in Public Relations or Communications is preferred
  • Critical thinking skills with sound judgement
  • Demonstrated media, social media and influencer relations skills
  • Attention to detail; commitment to accuracy and quality
  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn and a commitment to personal career growth
  • A natural curiosity with a pulse on the latest trends
  • A team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Functional PR writing skills
  • Solid Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams) skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Generous time off policies
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment – including two collaborative days in our Toronto-based office and three concentrative days to work remotely
  • Bonuses including employee referral and new business development
  • Personal development reimbursement
  • Group RRSP
  • Parental leave top-up
  • A people-focused, collaborative and fun team culture with access to global colleagues and clients

GCI is a small and agile team, so new challenges and opportunities arise. The successful candidate is expected to pitch in with a positive attitude and tackle tasks head-on – including those outside of their core assignments.

Interested? Share your resume and cover letter at

GCI Canada is dedicated to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We also welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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