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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   For more information visit  bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and  Instagram . More about the role: Burson Canada is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Corporate Affairs team in Toronto. This is a replacement hire and an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering strategic communications programs for leading organizations across corporate, financial, professional services, industrial, and technology sectors. The ideal candidate is a strong strategic thinker with demonstrated experience counseling clients, leading integrated campaigns, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. You bring excellent judgment, a proactive mindset, and the ability to translate business needs into compelling, high-impact communications strategies. You thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate naturally, and have a genuine passion for corporate reputation, media relations, and stakeholder communications. We’re looking for exceptional talent with curiosity, drive, and a commitment to excellence. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. What You’ll Do Strategic Counsel & Client Leadership Act as a day-to-day strategic partner to clients, providing thoughtful counsel on corporate reputation, issues, stakeholder communications, and media strategy. Lead the development and execution of integrated communications programs aligned with client business goals and reputation priorities. Anticipate client needs, identify risks, and proactively recommend strategic solutions. Media Relations & Story Development Lead earned media strategy, including narrative development, story opportunities, media outreach, and interview facilitation. Build and maintain strong relationships with key reporters across business, corporate, financial, and sector-specific media. Draft and oversee high-quality written materials, including key messages, media statements, advisories, thought leadership, briefing notes, and releases. Project & Team Management Manage complex workstreams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, strong integration across teams, and seamless project execution. Develop workback schedules, oversee timelines and budgets, and ensure clarity across internal and client teams. Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to Consultants and Coordinators; help strengthen overall team performance and growth. Digital & Integrated Communications Work closely with digital and creative teams to develop integrated communications plans (paid, owned, earned) that strengthen corporate reputation. Guide social and digital content development, ensuring alignment with corporate narratives and campaign goals. Insights, Measurement & Reporting Oversee tracking, analytics, and reporting for client programs, translating data into insights and actionable recommendations. Identify opportunities for optimization, efficiencies, and ongoing improvement. Business Devel