Social Coordinator

Starcom Georgia; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a well-recognized agency as a Social Coordinator, where you will harness the power of social media to drive impactful results. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative environment, working closely with experienced professionals in the media and advertising space. You will be involved in executing social media strategies, managing client communications, and supporting data-driven decision-making. With a commitment to diversity and professional growth, this innovative firm provides extensive training and a vibrant workplace culture that celebrates creativity and analytical thinking. If you're ready to make a mark in the world of social media, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Work Your World program

Extended long weekends

Wellness & Tech benefits

Birthday leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Local and Global Mobility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and executing Social Media plans.
• Communicate with clients regarding social media tactics.
• Manage contracts and media vendor relations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Math Proficiency

Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company description

About Us:

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands.

Within Canada, Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto, and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art, but it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data.

You will be joining a well-recognised agency with credentials:

• Great Places to Work certified three years in a row
• Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
• 2022 Media Agency of the Year
• 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist

What we Offer:

• Work Your World program enabling you to experience working from anywhere in Canada or overseas for up to 6 weeks a year
• Extended long weekends throughout the year with an additional day off each long weekend
• Wellness & Tech benefits to support what’s most important to you
• Birthday leave
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform as well as a Professional Development Allowance
• Local and Global Mobility within the Publicis Groupe network

Overview

The Social Coordinator is an important member of a broader Social team, which pursues and activates on social media platforms against meaningful insights with the goal of driving measurable results. Social Coordinators receive in-depth training and continue their professional development by gaining experience and skills via on-the-job experience. The Social Coordinator's key skill set includes analytical skills, math proficiency, demonstrated creative thinking, and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Specialist and Social Supervisors in managing and executing approved Social Media plans
• Assist in the development and organization of supportive data for Social Media plans and recommendations
• Communicate with local clients regarding tactical aspects of the social media plans and assist in facilitating information and answering questions
• Manage contracts/insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors
• Input Social Media buys and manage any discrepancy reconciliations including actualizing media spending
• Assist with billing process including a more automated process for Facebook
• Update blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries where required
• Assist with media research and day-to-day communication with creative account team members as appropriate
• Update competitive media reports and provide technical support for presentation materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred
• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product

Additional information

Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values, and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent, and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations, or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.