ZGM Modern Marketing Partners

We’re ZGM.  We are the largest, full-service agency in Alberta with over 100 employees based in Calgary and Edmonton.  We’ve won both national and international awards. So, what does all this mean for you?  It means we have depth.  It means we have a great deal of talent and experience, and it means we are a great employer. ZGMers are curious; they aren’t afraid to speak their mind, and they come to work every day ready for the next challenge. We like to think we make a difference by delivering experiences and results for brands that value imagination and innovation - and we have a lot of fun doing it.  Still not sure - check out our employee handbook here http://zgm.ca/careers/

 

For this opportunity, ZGM is looking for a resourceful and organized Media Strategist in our Calgary office.  Are you someone whose has know-how in all digital platforms, offline media, niche channels, and probably a few channels that haven’t been invented yet? But all this will be no sweat for a team player like you – surrounded by a strong and supportive media team, collaborating closely with disciplines from across the agency, and working to bring impactful results to our great clients.

 

Add in an incredibly supportive agency team, great compensation and benefits — it really is time to listen to those little thoughts telling you ‘there’s gotta be something better out there’.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Compile research and insights including market, demographic, media consumption and others using our media research tools.
• Prepare presentations consolidating research data with insights
• Formulating long-term and campaign strategies for variety of clients
• Measuring and presenting campaign results with clear takeaways and recommendations
• Working with vendors and directly within self-serve platforms
• Lead the planning and buying of media on behalf of our clients
• Efficiently manage client budgets, adding value to their media investments
• Work as part of a collaborative team alongside all agency disciplines
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Optimization of digital and social campaigns
• Maintain excellent interdepartmental relationships with co-workers and support ZGM staff with their digital education
• Provide support, insights and tactics to help improve under-performing campaigns.
• Provide social media audience insights to help form overall strategies or support RFP submissions.
• Create post campaign evaluation reports and presentation decks.
• Assist with and present directly to clients

 

Required Skills

 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an agency media position
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience with paid SEM, social, programmatic and digital buying
• Experience planning and buying traditional radio, TV, OOH and experiential
• Experience using Google Analytics (an asset if you are familiar with GA4)
• Post-secondary education in business, marketing or communications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a collaborative team

 

Work in a fun, energetic environment that nurtures ideas and originality. We are looking for team players who are passionate, curious, positive, and courageous. Don’t believe us? Read our employee handbook here: https://zgm.ca/careers

 

If you have the experience and skills identified, you might just be perfect for us!  Assuming of course you're also a team-player who is passionate about enhancing human experiences, staying curious, being generous, taking risks, and swinging for the fences. Sound interesting? Send us your resume and cover letter and tell us why you’d be a great fit for ZGM.

 

ZGM’S COMMITMENT

We at ZGM are committed to ensuring that all people, across age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, faith, and physical abilities, feel welcome and are represented in our decision making. We promise our staff, clients, and communities that we will never stop learning, sharing, and working toward becoming a more equitable organization