Senior Consultant, Earned Media

at  Hill Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton is a strategic and creative partner to drive breakthrough opportunities for growth and value creation, advance corporate strategy, and build reputation capital and resiliency. We’re a proven partner for business and brand transformation. A full-service global firm, we provide strategic communication, marketing and corporate affairs solutions distinguished by intelligence and creativity. Hill & Knowlton is part of the Burson Group and WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company.
We are looking for a Senior Consultant to lead earned media campaigns with some of Canada’s leading technology, financial and professional services brands. As part of the H&K Toronto team, you will work with passionate, engaged colleagues from across the country to lead communications campaigns that deliver results for our clients.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in earned media, a deep understanding of the Canadian media landscape, connections with journalists and experience in managing projects and working directly with clients.

• Maintain top-tier media relationships across broadcast, print, online and new media formats (e.g., podcasts), with a strong POV on how to earn media coverage
• Manage earned media campaigns for several clients, delivering high quality work on time and on budgets
• Advise clients on media strategy development across traditional, online and other platforms
• Serve as a mentor and coach for junior team members to help build media relations skills, foster a positive culture and delegate successfully
• Manage account financials and contribute to driving growth and account profitability
• Effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others using your strong communication and presentation skills