Job Description

Position Summary

In this administrative position you will steward account activity on assigned clients and help take execution and efficiency to the next level. This opportunity will provide a platform to partner with the world's leading consumer brands.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for strategy, production, finance, and operations teams, overseeing administrative needs across various campaigns. Develop and manage Asana boards to improve project workflows and team collaboration. Champion the adoption and effective use of Asana, integrating it into daily operations and staying updated on its features. Promote efficient use of tools and establish standardized processes for improved team productivity. Ensure consistency in campaign execution, launches, and related administrative tasks. Contribute to the refinement of internal processes for optimal execution. Support agencies operational processes and ensure high-level quality control. Coordinate task assignment within the team, fostering a collaborative environment.

Desired Skills & Experience

Must have strong organizational skills, be autonomous, and have great attention to detail. Digital media experience preferred. Strong proficiency in project management tools, especially Asana. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Analytical skills with a focus on operational excellence. Problem-solving abilities with clear communication skills. Team player with effective communication skills in both writing and speaking.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world's most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame and Flow for brands like Amazon, RBC, LEGO, Nintendo and Canada Goose. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it's creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 9,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. Initiative Canada has received many of the industry's most coveted awards, including two gold Strategy Media Agency of the Year awards, eight Cannes Lions, and a position on WARC's Top 50 Most Effective Media Agencies in the World. In 2023 Initiative was named the North American Network of the Year by the Festival of Media, and Global Network of the Year by both Ad Age and Ad Week. To learn more, visit initiative.com.

What's in it for you?

Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round. A flexible hybrid work model that works for you. A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone. A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies. The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Initiative is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to canadatalent@mbww.com