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Company

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Sr. TV Planner/Buyer Kre8 Media, Inc. Florida Aug 19
Director of Marketing Seed London, ON Aug 18
Multiple Positions TraffikGroup Toronto, ON Aug 15
National On-line Account Manager Black Press Victoria, BC Aug 15
Sales Assistant Sun Media Corporation Toronto, ON Aug 12
Sales Schedule Analyst Canwest Broadcasting Toronto, ON Aug 7
Multiple Positions Toronto Community News Toronto, ON Aug 6
Account Director Initiative Media Toronto, Ontario Aug 15
Administration Manager MacLaren Mccann Toronto, Ontario Aug 15
Information Architect MacLaren McCann Toronto, Ontario Aug 15
Senior Project Manager MacLaren McCann Toronto, Ontario Aug 15
Communication Strategist M2 Universal Toronto, Ontario Aug 14
Buyer - Broadcast Investments M2 Universal Toronto, Ontario Aug 14
Account Supervisor - Digital M2 Universal Toronto, Ontario Aug 5

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New!
Posted Aug 19
Florida
Sr. TV Planner/Buyer

Unique and innovative media agency is looking to fill the growth position of Sr. TV Planner/Buyer-Canada Market. In this position, you will be responsible for planning, negotiating, buying, analyzing, tracking and reporting for multiple campaigns. These include National Network, National Cable and Direct Response TV. OOH & interactive experience is a big plus. Optimizing TV buys with CORE Direct and managing with Strata is required. You will work as part of a strategic planning team as well as independently in a motivating entrepreneurial environment. Researching and evaluating new media opportunities, Pulling competitive reports, confirming and monitoring media orders, maintaining media schedules, conducting post buy analysis, approving affidavits and reconciling discrepancies.

Our company has a new name and is in the middle of a new re-branding process and our website is in construction. We encourage qualified candidates to submit cover letter and resume, along with salary requirements to: jobs@kre8media.com

Position is located in beautiful and historic Winter Park (outside Orlando) Florida. Winter Park is a young and vibrant college town that offers a very high quality living standard. Imagine Yorkville (Toronto), but in Florida. We offer competitive salaries and are a Equal Opportunity Employment/Affirmative Action Employer. Send your info to: jobs@kre8media.com

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• 2+ years working at a media agency.
• Experience in buying upfront and scatter buys on National Network & Cable.
• Direct Response TV buying & managing experience is a must.
• Expertise in CORE Media Software & Strata Buy Management Systems (SBMS) is required.
• Proficiency with Ratings and Planning Research tools is also required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and follow-up skills.
• Extremely strong negotiating skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@kre8media.com





SeedNew!
Posted Aug 18
London, ON
Director of Marketing

Canada’s #1 Fitness Clubs Need Canada’s #1 Director of Marketing!

GoodLife Fitness is currently seeking a highly motivated, senior marketing professional to run an 18 person in-house department. The successful applicant will be willing to relocate to the very affordable, family oriented community of London Ontario.

You will have at least 10 years of significant retail marketing experience, a proven record of motivating a team to drive national brands to a new level and the personal desire to develop in a career that changes people’s lives.

Join one of Canada’s 50 best-managed companies, the tenth largest fitness organization in the world, privately owned and operated for 30 years.

Interested candidates should reply in confidence to:
jmuszak@goodlifefitness.com





TraffikGroup Posted Aug 15
Toronto, ON
Multiple Positions

CALLING EVERYONE WHO THINKS THERE IS A BETTER WAY
We know you’re out there and we want to hear from you!

TraffikGroup is a marketing communications agency dedicated to big ideas, designing really cool stuff and building innovative marketing strategies with our clients.

If you have an inventive mind, appreciate honesty and embrace new ways of doing things, keep reading.

If you expect excellence from yourself and others, excel in a fast paced environment and love drinks on the patio, we are looking for you!

TraffikGroup is seeking Great People to add to our Exceptional Team:
Account Coordinators
Account Managers
Administrative Assistant/Reception

Please direct inquiries to Think@TraffikGroup.com

www.TraffikGroup.com







Posted Aug 15
Victoria, BC
National On-line Account Manager

Black Press is a rapidly expanding, community based, media company headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia. Family owned, it publishes over 160 community newspapers and 110 websites throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and Ohio. We are a great company! This opportunity is for a sales-driver with a proven track record in on-line advertising sales with key Canadian retailers and brand managers. Your experience must be coupled with strong account management experience, shrewd negotiation skills and key business relationships. Should you prove the most qualified candidate, there is fl exibility in where you will be located.

Minimum Requirements:
• 5 years driving on-line advertising sales.
• Current knowledge of on-line trends in relation to online
advertising and consumer habits.
• You are passionate about maintaining open communication
within the organization.
• You enjoy the thrill of sales from a simple banner contract to
negotiating and closing a complex deal with a Fortune 500
level advertiser.
• You like to travel and are resourceful in connecting with
decision-makers.
• BS, BA, or MBA in Business / Marketing is GREAT. Equivalent
real world experience and proven success is BETTER.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package:
• Base salary PLUS commission.
• Excellent benefi ts package.
• Become a Black Press family member and grow with us!
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
candy@blackpress.ca




Sun Media Corporation Posted Aug 12
Toronto, ON
Sales Assistant

The Sun Media Corporate Sales Office is looking for a highly organized, outgoing, customer service oriented individual to assist Corporate Account Managers with the coordination of advertising sales. Duties include; liaising with local markets, direct mail communications, maintaining sales tools, creating leads lists, coordinating between editorial, production, sales and creative departments, customer service and other administrative duties as required. Candidates with a minimum of 3 years experience in an senior administrative role (preferably in the print/media field) as well as a high attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, and advanced MS Office skills are a must are asked to apply by August 22nd, 2008 to careers@sunmedia.ca.







Canwest Broadcasting Posted Aug 7
Toronto, ON
Sales Schedule Analyst

Do you get a thrill from the overnights? Does your heart rate speed up when programs achieve your estimates?

If so, we have the job for you. We are looking for a Sales Schedule Analyst who thrives on predicting program ratings and analyzing schedule opportunities. If you have 2+ years of agency buying experience, go to http://www.canwest.com/careers/current_careers.asp for a more detailed job description.





Toronto Community News Posted Aug 6
Toronto, ON
Multiple Positions

Toronto Community News, division of Metroland Media Group,
publishes 11 community newspapers, apartment saverbags,
The Toronto Business Times, Toronto and Ontario Getaways,
and Centre of the City Magazine, reaching over 1 million households.

We are currently accepting resumes for Sales Representatives to join
our Advertising Sales Dept. in the following positions:
• Advertising Manager
• Real Estate Advertising Representative
• Centre of the City Magazine Advertising Representative
• Specialty Publications and Print Products Advertising Representative

We’re looking for individuals with the following:
• Energy and passion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Customer focus with outstanding work ethic
• Previous sales and online sales experience
• Unprecedented drive for results

What we can offer:
• Full-time employment
• Base rate plus commissions structure
• Car allowance for outside sales positions
• Sales incentives and contests
• Comprehensive benefi t package, including group RRSP
• 3 weeks vacation per year to start
• Rewarding opportunities for development and advancement
• Extensive internal training program
• Free parking

Interested applicants are invited to apply to
KELLY ATKINSON,
Regional HR Manager,
at sales@insidetoronto.com



Initiative Media Posted Aug 15
Toronto, Ontario
Account Director

Initiative Media is one of the world's leading media strategy, planning and buying companies, operating 99 offices in 58 countries and with over 3,500 employees. Initiative brings together an unparalleled capital of media expertise, consumer and trends research, and cutting edge technology to deliver effective media communications solutions for marketers to build brands, including: Burger King, Computer Associates, SC Johnson, Samsonite, The Home Depot, Maple Pictures and Abbott Labs.

Initiative is a member of the Interpublic Group of Companies [NYSE:IPG]. We invite you to visit us at: http://www.initiative.com



Position Summary:

The Account Director position is responsible for managing an entire team of media professionals with accountability for one or more accounts. This position is senior in that the incumbent will have had significant experience in strategic media planning to ensure that client expectations are met and exceeded.



Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of media professionals who provide strategic planning, tactical planning, implementation oversight and business management for a group of accounts.

• Operate as a senior client contact, leading strategic and tactical planning activities with oversight responsibilities for integrating all Initiative Media's services on assigned accounts.

• Set realistic client expectations and make every effort to exceed them, providing quality work in a timely manner.

• Operate as a key player and contributor to Initiative Media's development of new business program.

• Manage a staff of media professionals. Develop the staff through performance management and giving consistent feedback. Identify with staff, developmental opportunities and help them to work toward their professional goals.

• Manage human resource administration, which includes: maintaining staff levels through effective recruiting, salary administration, performance management and conflict resolution.

• Promote an open working environment where opinions, views and ideas can be shared.

• Accountable for growing existing business and organic growth

• Track and manage resources to maintain profitability on assigned accounts.

• Provide input for development of company policies and processes.

• Reallocate resources to meet client deadlines and needs.

• Ensure balance of workload among the team.

• Generate and maintain client masters.

• Responsible for the collection of past due Account Receivables. (This is dubious in Canada as our collections are done by NY - we don't in fact see A/R reports to understand the issues before NY calls our clients - a tricky situation.)



Job Specifications:

• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors

• 8+ years experience in account management, media, marketing or advertising management

• 5+ years experience in managing or developing a staff

• Significant experience/involvement in new business planning and presentations

• Ability to drive projects from conception to completion; project management experience

• Strong planning background with the ability to lead the media planning process

• Proven knowledge of traditional planning and research tools and resources



Qualified applicants should send their resume to mark.farrell@maclaren.com



We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



MacLaren Mccann Posted Aug 15
Toronto, Ontario
Administration Manager

The Administration Manager is responsible for providing superior administrative support to the General Manager and the rest of the staff.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



• Provide executive assistance to the General Manager

• Maintain calendar, travel arrangements and confidential information

• Build internal contacts within the agency and with clients

• Provide administrative support to the group including but not limited to coordinating couriers and producing fabulous presentations with a creative flair

• Prepare and book meeting rooms

• Manage the purchasing, supply distribution, storage and invoicing of standard office supplies

• Manage time and attendance in the HRIS system for the group

• Assist with setting up and orienting new employees to the group

• Review all systems and if required, make appropriate changes that will be effective and simplify life

• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system

• Provide back-up reception coverage

• Champion the organization

• Other duties as assigned by General Manager



QUALIFICATIONS:



• Keen, bright, proactive, articulate and tenacious

• Attention to detail, shows initiative and a team player

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Superior working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

• Ability to work independently once briefed



Qualified applicants should send their resume to mark.farrell@maclaren.com



We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



MacLaren McCann Posted Aug 15
Toronto, Ontario
Information Architect

As a key member of an interdisciplinary team, the Information Architect possesses the right mix of superior analytical and conceptual skills. The IA translates business and user requirements into functional definitions for complex web-based communications and develops structural design solutions, encompassing Information Architecture and User Interface Design. Has complex understanding of Usability & User-Centered Design concepts and employs an iterative design process. The IA works closely with strategists, art directors and technologists to ensure that the proposed design meets Clientβ?Ts objectives and enables a compelling user experience.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



Creates blueprint documentation contributing to the overall strategic direction and vision of the communication, analyzing and scaling project scope.

Implements a user-centered design process, producing Information Structure and Contextual User Flow diagrams.

Develops User Scenarios, User Task Analysis documentation, as well as written Requirements Documents and Functional Specifications.

Develops Navigation Systems blueprints and Interface Design guidelines, including Information and Interaction design specifications, paper and interactive prototypes.

Implements sound usability concepts throughout the design development lifecycle. Involved in internal usability testing efforts by performing and conducting heuristic usability evaluations of proposed designs and compiling the results.

Participates in internal and client design reviews during project development and acts as a resource in implementation stages.

Collaborates with team members to maximize effectiveness and innovation

Maintains high standards for design



QUALIFICATIONS:



2+ years experience in information/interface design, web development and/or interactive media design

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, an investigative mentality, and an excellent command of logical thinking and processes.

Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills across multiple levels.

Experience with, and strong understanding of, user-centered design theory and practice

Thorough understanding of the World Wide Web and its underlying technologies

Proficiency with design tools including Visio, Illustrator, Photoshop

Ability to work under tight deadlines in a multidisciplinary team environment



Qualified applicants should send their resume to mark.farrell@maclaren.com



We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



MacLaren McCann Posted Aug 15
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager you are responsible for managing projects supporting brand advertising and strategic marketing initiatives that require direct to consumer marketing solutions in either or both Direct and Interactive delivery environments.



RESPONSIBILITIES



Manage direct and/or interactive projects with the consistent high quality and integrity that is the trademark of MRM

Achieve optimum client satisfaction

Ensure all projects are completed on time, on budget and within scope

Maintain a clear vision of the direction of all projects and keep production focused in that direction

Act as the main point of contact for feedback on project progress and other project related information

Lead all aspects of multiple interactive and/or direct projects including scope definition, project planning, execution of deliverables, development of estimates, management of change requests



QUALIFICATIONS



Post secondary education (Diploma or Degree)

4-6 years direct mail and/or interactive project management experience, with an excellent understanding of web-based and/or print-based direct mail processes and technologies

Computer skills, including spreadsheet and database experience; MS Office, MS Project and Visio

Knowledge of what it means to account for Client, Product and People needs in the execution of a project

Proficient in budget management and software

Excellent time management skills



Qualified applicants should send their resume to mark.farrell@maclaren.com



We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



M2 Universal Posted Aug 14
Toronto, Ontario
Communication Strategist

As Communications Strategist you will mange your client's media planning product, prepare and present media plans, proposals and analyses, as well as train junior staff.



You will ensure that all media plans meet client objectives with fully supported documentation, and that they adhere to the M2 Universal Media Philosophy.



1 - 2 years experience in media planning / buying and experience working with media software including IMS and DDS are required.



This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media team delivering brilliant and flawless media executions, founded on superior knowledge and strategic insights.



Qualified applicants should send their resume to mark.farrell@maclaren.com



We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



M2 Universal Posted Aug 14
Toronto, Ontario
Buyer - Broadcast Investments

The Buyer is responsible for preparing, negotiating and documenting the execution of all client(s) media buys within his/her buying group. The Buyer will train, provide guidance and evaluate all Assistant Buyers in the group. As well, the Buyer will be responsible for either preparing or assisting the Supervisor/Manager in preparing all written documentation to the Planner or Client (i.e.: pre-buy/post-buy reports, media evaluations/recommendations, other pertinent documentation).



This role requires you to work as part of an integrated Media Buying team ensuring brilliant and flawless media executions.



A Post Secondary education and minimum one (1) year experience as Media Assistant or related experience is required.



Qualified applicants should send their resume to mark.farrell@maclaren.com



We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



M2 Universal Posted Aug 5
Toronto, Ontario
Account Supervisor - Digital

As the Account Supervisor on the Digital business, you will lead and manage agency resources to ensure the delivery of high quality service and advertising so that all client needs are met on time and on budget. This position also requires you to assist in developing short and long term communication strategies for the client.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



Ensure that all projects are executed to plan through managing the internal team, agency resources and workflow process



Under the supervision of the Account Director you will provide clients with innovative short and long term strategic marketing guidance



Assist in building and championing integration of the business



QUALIFICATIONS:



Minimum of 4-7 years experience in a client service role in an agency with a focus on relationship/mass advertising or equivalent experience



Must have experience working within an interactive area, with demonstrated knowledge of on-line marketing.



Qualified applicants should send their resume to mark.farrell@maclaren.com



We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.





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