Kriss Communications is a Toronto-based office that helps architects and design-related businesses get better recognition for their work. Clients include outstanding Canadian and international architects and designers as well as manufacturers of high-end architectural products.
About You
You are passionate about architecture and design, possess an international perspective and you have a desire to broaden the knowledge and appreciation of great design projects to the world. You are a journalist or a marketer in the architectural industry, or you have an academic degree in communication and solid experience with communication strategy, media relations and communications. You’re an expert in multi-tasking, with a flair for effectively communicating relevant content to different target groups. You take pride in delivering thoroughly prepared presentation materials.
About the role
This hands-on role works closely with the Principal. His or her tasks and responsibilities include:
 | Supervised involvement in media relations including cultivating and maintaining relationships |
 | Writing first drafts of media packages for editing by Principal |
| Understanding the media landscape (particularly print and online) and its functioning |
| Working in conjunction with the Principal in handling the day-to-day client business |
| Attending meetings as part of the consulting team and preparing meeting notes |
| Researching client-focused industries |
| Managing and updating databases and lists |
| Scanning and filing media materials |
Qualifications
| Background in art history, architecture, public relations or communications |
| 3-5 years related experience |
| Experience leveraging new media for public relations, communications or marketing |
| Confident, positive and outgoing disposition |
| High degree of integrity |
| Excellent intellectual and intuitive problem-solving skills |
| Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks |
| Exceptional written and oral communication skills |
| Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite |
| Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is an asset |
| Fluency in a second language is an asset, particularly French and/or German |
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to:
careers@krisscommunications.com