As one of the largest communication consulting firms in the world we depend on dedicated, multi-talented professionals whose common goal is to help our clients achieve results that matter.

Our hiring process is extremely rigorous, which is why Hill & Knowlton’s staff is comprised of the industry's best and brightest. Clients have access to the right resources, offering new insights, and superior expertise. As well as our global network of 70+ offices we have established worldwide practices including technology, health care, public affairs, corporate communications, marketing and online communication. We also have significant expertise in crisis management, internal communication, litigation support, promotions and sports marketing.

Roles within our office are structured as follows (from most senior position):

PR Professionals

Director

• Twelve years of agency experience or equivalent.
• Specialised industry knowledge plus specialised skills in media and writing.
• Range of talents including keen judgement, enthusiasm, sales sense, people skills and leadership.
• Expertise in PR specialty areas and general business practices.
• Expertise in specific fields, demonstrated ability to create and manage programs, coordinate teams, seek out the best available talent from across the network to meet client needs.
• Has access to influential media, policy makers, etc.
• Strong leader.

Associate Director

• An Associate Director is the overall project manager of accounts, responsible for managing consulting personnel, budgets and account profitability; develop and grow new business in the various industry sectors; and offer strategic contributions to the overall development of Hill & Knowlton. Six-to-ten years of agency experience or equivalent.

Senior Manager

• Four-to-six years of agency experience or equivalent.
• Special knowledge of the unique communications needs of one or more Practices.
• Multiple talents, including keen judgement, enthusiasm and people skills; should be able to establish communications strategies, execute programs.
• Expertise in communications, demonstrated ability to create and manage multiple budgets, delegate multiple clients’ assignments, supervise others, work with other Practices and offices.
• Able to supervise contacts with suppliers, media and clients; maturity to lead some independent client contact; understanding of what motivates the media.

Manager

• A Manager initiates, develops and manages appropriate communications strategies and programs to achieve clients’ objectives and be responsible for their overall successful implementation and management. Two-to-four years at agency or equivalent experience.

Senior Executive

• Two-to-three years of experience as an Executive in comparable communications consulting or corporate environment.
• Excellent communications skills and an ability to write basic documents.
• Knowledge of communications; ability to direct budgets.
• Ability to deal with designers, producers, media and other specialists; maturity to handle independent client contact; understanding of media needs.
• Demonstrated potential for increasing account management responsibility including budget monitoring.

Executive

• One-to-two years in an agency or comparable outside experience and/or a degree in communications (PR).
• Ability to write basic documents, i.e. pitch letters, press releases, etc. with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of basic principles of communications.
• Knowledge of print and/or broadcast production process; ability to deal with designers, producers, media and other specialists.
• Ability to compile media lists, conduct follow up media calls and liaise with journalists.

Assistant Executive

• An Assistant Executive is responsible for day-to-day support to their Practice i.e. administration support, servicing clients, handling of account work assigned to them and supporting the implementation of PR activities outlined in a communications program to Hill & Knowlton’s internal account management standards.
  
• Bachelor degree (preferably in PR, marketing, communications) or equivalent proven track record and achievements in the workplace.
• Evidence of verbal ability; background in communications at university or professional level; high energy level, enthusiasm, good organisational skills
  
• Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro.

Professional support staff

• Knowledge & research
• Finance & accounts
• Office management
• Administration