media coordinator

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency
• Private sector
• Management
• Business services

Tasks

• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Develop marketing strategies
• Review quotations
• Provide estimate of costs
• Process purchases
• Produce reports
• Prepare purchase orders
• Prepare marketing plans
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Plan and manage budgets
• Manage contracts for advertising or marketing strategies
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Implement marketing activities
• Establish marketing programs
• Develop marketing and communication plans
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Consult with suppliers
• Co-ordinate media services
• Monitor and evaluate
• Schedule activities
• Estimate cost of projects

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Area of work experience

• Marketing

Area of specialization

• Digital media
• Advertising
• Marketing strategy development

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation
• Buying

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities