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Associate - Toronto/Vancouver

Submission Deadline: February 22, 2013

Longview Communications is seeking to hire an ambitious early-career professional with relevant experience at the Associate level for the firm's office in either Vancouver or Toronto

This new professional will join Longview's staff of ten, and will play an important role in the development and execution of communications programs for a diverse corporate client base. He/she will bring superior knowledge of business, exceptional writing and client service skills, a sharp intellect, experience in the field of communications, a commitment to excellence and an ability to work well with others.

In return, this individual will have an opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and high profile corporate communications situations in Canada and become part of a growing team of established communications professionals.

The Company

Longview Communications is an independent public relations firm specializing in corporate and financial communications, with market leading expertise in mergers and acquisitions, proxy contests, insolvency proceedings and restructurings. Founded in 2003, Longview serves a diverse range of clients across Canada and around the world from its offices in Vancouver and Toronto.

Principal responsibilities of all professionals at Longview include:

• Corporate and financial communications
• Mergers and acquisitions, proxy contests, shareholder activism, bankruptcies and restructurings
• Media and stakeholder relations

Longview does not publish its client list, but its clients include a number of Canada's largest and most respected companies.

Principal Responsibilities

Longview supports its clients in small teams that draw upon the firm's full resources and experience, as needed. All professionals are generalists by industry and practice area, though each person will bring their own strengths and interests to the table.

Associates will gain autonomy and leadership opportunities as their skills and confidence develop. Principal responsibilities of a first year associate at Longview include:

• Research and analysis as part of the development and implementation of communications strategies
• Media monitoring and analysis
• Drafting client materials, including press releases, speeches, stakeholder letters, website copy, investor presentations, research papers, talking points, Q&As, etc.
• Project management and client engagement
• Contributing to a collaborative, productive and enjoyable work environment

Experience

Bachelor's Degree or greater, plus one to three years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, investor relations, journalism, public affairs, investment banking, and/or law.

Personal Attributes

• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• An 'intellectual athlete' who can think through problems clearly, and who is able to deliver first-rate work product in a timely and professional manner
• A true professional with a strong commitment to providing sound client advice and excellent execution
• Ability to assume project leadership roles
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; can balance a range of projects concurrently; highly effective at time management and setting priorities
• Proficiency with all major social media platforms
• Thoughtful, confident and mature individual with excellent interpersonal skills and an open style
• Strong client service ethos and an ability to earn the confidence of others
• A team player who is also able to work independently
• Ambitious, with a desire to work in a busy, fast paced and highly motivated working environment

Submissions

If you are interested in being considered, please submit a brief cover letter and resume to careers@longviewcomms.ca no later than February 22, 2013. No phone calls please. Thank you.

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