Marketing Assistant

MDPI Romania; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MDPI Canada is seeking an entry‑level Marketing Assistant to join our Toronto team and support digital marketing efforts for North American journals.

The role is full‑time and in‑office, offering training and the chance to grow within a multinational academic publisher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 1–2 years of marketing experience.
• Proficiency in digital marketing is essential.
• Outstanding communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an international setting.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management capabilities.
• Advanced MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Strategize, execute, and oversee digital marketing campaigns across social media platforms, email marketing, and display advertising.
• Conduct thorough research on industry trends and competitor activities to inform and enhance marketing strategies and decision‑making processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends, optimize campaigns, and generate reports for insight sharing.
• Collaborate with journal teams in the Editorial Department to orchestrate marketing initiatives across various journals in North America, including promotion on social media, at academic conferences, or at scholar meetings.
• Coordinate promotional marketing activities such as author training sessions or workshops at prominent universities and institutions in North America.
• Provide support for scholar training and facilitate collaboration negotiations with leading universities and institutions in North America.
• Represent the company at selected academic conferences, overseeing booth setup and managing on‑site operations.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key scholars and academic media outlets in North America.
• Assist the line manager and superiors in implementing new marketing initiatives or projects.
• Address inquiries related to all services offered by MDPI Canada.
• Provide administrative support in handling databases and logistics involved in client outreach, event planning, and promotional activities.

Skills

Digital marketing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

To strengthen our marketing team and build our growing market presence in North America, we are looking for Marketing Assistants who are eager to stay connected to scientific research and promote academic publishing services.

The position of Marketing Assistant is a full-time, entry-level, in‑office role based in Toronto.

Responsibilities And Main Duties

• Strategize, execute, and oversee digital marketing campaigns across social media platforms, email marketing, and display advertising.
• Conduct thorough research on industry trends and competitor activities to inform and enhance marketing strategies and decision‑making processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends, optimize campaigns, and generate reports for insight sharing.
• Collaborate with journal teams in the Editorial Department to orchestrate marketing initiatives across various journals in North America, including promotion on social media, at academic conferences, or at scholar meetings.
• Coordinate promotional marketing activities such as author training sessions or workshops at prominent universities and institutions in North America.
• Provide support for scholar training and facilitate collaboration negotiations with leading universities and institutions in North America.
• Represent the company at selected academic conferences, overseeing booth setup and managing on‑site operations.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key scholars and academic media outlets in North America.
• Assist the line manager and superiors in implementing new marketing initiatives or projects.
• Address inquiries related to all services offered by MDPI Canada.
• Provide administrative support in handling databases and logistics involved in client outreach, event planning, and promotional activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in marketing.
• Proficiency in digital marketing is essential.
• Previous exposure to client interactions or a client‑facing role is beneficial.
• Outstanding communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic, international setting.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $48,000‑$50,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. MDPI Canada also offers a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company policies.

Additional Information

• You must have the right to work and live in Canada.

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in marketing work, working closely with worldwide colleagues in our marketing department. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on basic marketing projects. This is an excellent opportunity to start your first job in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard‑working people.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and AODA

At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences while prioritizing growth through continuous learning, support, and feedback. We are continually seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices, aiming to create a more equitable workforce. MDPI Canada is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and expanding opportunities for all employees. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please let us know if you require any specific accommodations related to your application.