Marketing Communication Specialist

GoodMorning; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid extended benefits -

Health, Dental, & Optical

Employee Assistance Program

125% RRSP matching

Employee product discounts

Monthly Transportation Benefit for pub

Job summary

GoodMorning, a Canadian pioneer in direct-to-consumer brands, seeks a Marketing Communications Specialist in Edmonton to build third-party partnerships, media relationships, and influencer programs. You will manage outreach, negotiation, and activation of campaigns, aligning with brand objectives and delivering high-quality assets for cross-channel use.

You will collaborate with Brand, Creative, Marketing, and Retail teams to grow brand awareness, credibility, and consumer trust through earned,

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, PR, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years in marketing communications, public relations, influencer marketing, partnerships, or related function.
• Proven experience building and managing relationships with external partners, media, publications, influencers or agencies.
• Experience managing influencer or creator campaigns from sourcing to completion.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with third-party publications, media organizations, creators, influencers, and other organizations.
• Source opportunities for paid and earned editorial coverage, sponsored content, product features, and partnerships.
• Manage relationships with external publications from outreach through negotiation, briefing, content development, approval and publication.
• Develop briefs and review influencer content for quality, brand alignment, and asset delivery.
• Oversee influencer and UGC programs, negotiate terms, usage rights, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track performance metrics like reach, engagement, and partnership value for external activities.
• Support events and partnerships, coordinating logistics with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Relationship building

Strong communication

Content partnerships

Media relations

Influencer marketing

Negotiation

Excellent writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR or related field

Tools

Meta Business Suite

Creator management platforms

Media measurement tools

Job description

• The Marketing Communications Specialist is a relationship builder and skilled communicator responsible for strengthening GoodMorning's brands through third-party partnerships, media and publication relationships, influencer and creator programs, awards, events, and other external marketing opportunities. This role identifies and develops relationships with publications, media partners, creators, influencers, organizations, and other third parties that can increase brand awareness, credibility, and consumer trust. The Marketing Communications Specialist manages opportunities from initial outreach and evaluation through negotiation, execution, asset delivery, and performance assessment. Working closely with Brand, Creative, Marketing, Retail, and other internal teams, this role ensures external partnerships and communications align with brand objectives, deliver high-quality assets and placements, and create opportunities that can be leveraged across GoodMorning's marketing ecosystem.

What you'll do

• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with third-party publications, media organizations, content partners, creators, influencers, and other organizations that align with GoodMorning's brands, audiences, and marketing objectives.
• Source opportunities for paid and earned editorial coverage, sponsored content, product features, reviews, partnerships, and other third-party placements.
• Manage relationships with external publications from initial outreach through negotiation, briefing, content development, approval, publication, and post-campaign follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to generate credible third-party endorsements and trust markers that can be leveraged across GoodMorning's websites and marketing channels.
• Research relevant industry, product, business, and consumer awards, assess fit and value, and manage award submissions from application through judging, announcement, and activation of wins.
• Own the day-to-day management of GoodMorning's influencer and UGC programs, manage influencer and creator partnerships, including evaluating fit and performance, negotiating rates, deliverables, usage rights, timelines, and other campaign requirements.
• Develop clear campaign briefs and review influencer and UGC content for quality, accuracy, brand alignment, and adherence to requirements before handing approved assets to internal Creative teams for activation.
• Manage GoodMorning's presence and creator activity through platforms including Meta Business Suite and relevant creator management tools.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for partnership, media, sponsorship, and collaboration inquiries, assess opportunities, and coordinate next steps with the appropriate teams.
• Support the planning and execution of small-scale company and community events, including retail-location events, partnerships, logistics, vendors, communications, and on-site coordination as required.
• Build and maintain an organized pipeline of publication, media, influencer, award, partnership, and event opportunities.
• Track the performance and outcomes of external marketing activities, including placements, reach, engagement, content assets, trust markers, partnership value, and other relevant measures.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing external partners while continuously identifying new opportunities that can increase brand reach, credibility, and commercial impact.
• Stay informed about relevant media, creator, influencer, communications, consumer, and partnership trends and identify opportunities for GoodMorning to act on them.
• Support the team with any other external relations work as needed Describe the specific responsibilities and job functions of the role

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in marketing communications, public relations, influencer marketing, partnerships, media relations, or a related marketing function.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with external partners, media, publications, influencers, creators, or agencies.
• Experience managing influencer or creator campaigns from sourcing and outreach through briefing, negotiation, asset delivery, and campaign completion.
• Experience assessing influencer or creator performance using engagement, reach, audience, content quality, and other relevant metrics.
• Experience with media outreach, sponsored content, earned media, awards programs, partnerships, events, or public relations is an asset.
• Experience negotiating rates, deliverables, contracts, usage rights, or partnership terms is strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Meta Business Suite and creator or influencer management platforms.
• Competitive compensation, vacation, profit share, and equity package
• 100% employer-paid extended benefits - Health, Dental, & Optical
• Employee Assistance Program
• 125% RRSP matching
• Employee product discounts
• Monthly Transportation Benefit for public transit or parking

About Us

GoodMorning.com is a Canadian pioneer in the creation and growth of award-winning direct-to-consumer brands. Over the last decade, we have delivered hundreds of thousands of beloved products to customers across North America. And we’ve created an exciting, ownership-driven culture perfectly suited to intelligent, results-driven individuals. If you’re hungry to disrupt stale consumer industries with innovative new brands and products of exceptional value that customers love, then GoodMorning.com is the place for you.