Consultant, Consumer & Brand

Who we are:

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com 

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More about the role:

Burson Canada is looking for a Consultant to join our dynamic Consumer & Brand team in Toronto. If you are interested in joining a group of passionate brand builders and working with some of the world’s most well-respected brands, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to execute programs within the Consumer PR & influencer space, while also working alongside an ambitious and growing national team. 

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, tapped into emerging social trends, is culturally fluent, and brings a proven track record of executional excellence. We are looking for people who love what they do, value different perspectives, bring energy to their work and are excited to roll up their sleeves to help push our work even further.  

Here’s what you’d be doing: 

• Playing a central role in executing PR & influencer campaigns 


• Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction, anticipating needs before they arise


• You don’t just clock trends – you see them coming, and bring those insights to your work


• Leveraging your existing media relationships and continuing to develop new ones


• Exercising strategic thinking and attention to detail in day-to-day project management


• Ship with taste and precision, ensuring all of your work meets high standards


• Contributing creativity, passion and expertise to an entrepreneurial team environment where everyone’s voice is heard, highly valued and rewarded 

What you’ll need to get here: 

• 2-3 years’ experience in a communications and/or influencer relations role (prior agency experience preferred)


• Undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institution


• Natural curiosity and genuine passion for storytelling


• Creative thinker and problem solver


• Deep understanding of the Canadian media landscape, as well as the consumer PR & influencer space


• Tapped into emerging social trends and culture


• Experience and/or interest in working in the Consumer Tech industry  


• Experience executing integrated communications programs (media relations, influencer engagement, digital, community management, events, etc.)


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills that can be applied across various platforms


• Strong project management skills, with high attention to detail 

What else is in it for you? 

• Full health benefits package—including paid time off, schedule flexibility, wellness reimbursement, and more


• Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, mentoring, learning + development to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best


• A passionate, smart, fun, and creative culture


• The opportunity to work on some of the world’s most well-respected brands


• Dynamic experience and exposure to different practice areas beyond Consumer PR – including corporate communications, technology, health, public affairs and more.