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About the Role

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position providing maternity leave coverage. We are looking for a driven, passionate, and creative individual to join the Strategy team. You will work collaboratively to support the development of brand, creative, and communications strategy across a range of exciting clients. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, creative, and analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will conduct competitive and trend analysis, uncover consumer insights, draft briefs, and support in brand strategy development. You will be the "go-to" to support the team throughout all parts of the creative process, working collaboratively from kick-off through to execution. You will work closely with the wider Strategy team, including: Digital, Social, and Influencer strategy. You will collaborate with Accounts and Creative to develop breakthrough creative in all channels. Most importantly, you’ll have a passion for building brands, connecting with consumers, and developing big creative ideas.

Responsibilities

Lead research and discovery for projects, briefs, and new business opportunities, including: Competitive reviews, trend and culture analysis, and consumer understanding
Synthesize research and data into clear and compelling insights, strategic recommendations, and brand/communications opportunities
Actively contribute to the strategic planning phase of creative projects by uncovering key consumer insights, providing a point of view on current category/market landscape, and identifying the challenge we are trying to solve
Develop creative briefs based on client and research inputs; provide strategic support throughout the creative development process
Support with communications planning and messaging frameworks for creative campaigns and platforms
Support the broader Strategy team with research, creative briefings, communications planning, and strategic POVs for clients
Actively contribute to internal and external ideation sessions to inspire fresh thinking and breakthrough creative ideas
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong client service orientation; collaborate across all teams and levels of the agency

Requirements

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in advertising, marketing, strategy, experiential, digital, PR, media, or a related field
University or college graduate in business, marketing, social sciences, media, or a related field
Proven ability to conduct research and simplify complex concepts, ideas, and problems into clear insights and actionable recommendations
A deep understanding and passion for marketing, brand, and communications strategy
Strong organizational skills; must be able to independently manage time and priorities
Ability to work collaboratively and build high-trust relationships across client teams and all levels of the agency
Detail-oriented, accurate, and efficient
Creative and results-focused, with stellar communication, writing and presentation skills
Strong and enthusiastic presenter, with the ability to craft concise, compelling and impactful presentations
Motivated by a fast moving, collaborative work environment
Innovative thinker with a finger on the pulse of what’s new and trending
Advertising/Marketing/Experiential Agency experience is an asset

Skills

Brand Strategy
Creative Strategy
Communications Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Trend Analysis
Consumer Insights
Brief Development
Communications Planning
Messaging Frameworks
Ideation
Client Service
Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Priority Management
Detail-Oriented
Accuracy
Efficiency
Creative Thinking
Results-Focused
Communication Skills
Writing Skills
Presentation Skills
Innovative Thinking
Trend Awareness

Work Type

Fixed-term contract

Experience Level

1-2 years

Education Level

University or college graduate

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Enviable benefits

About the Company

Diamond is a strategic, creative, and client-focused group working to solve problems for great brands.
We always look ahead, changing and evolving as the industry changes.
We love problems above channels, insights above fads, and ideas that drive tangible results for our clients.
We are one of Canada’s largest independent agencies.
We have enterprise-sized ambitions but have retained our start-up DNA, characterized by tenacity, a relentless focus on quality, and client satisfaction.
We are always embracing change from our clients, the industry, and within our operations.
Our services include: Advertising, Design, Insights, Strategy, Social Media, Branding, Web Content, Personalization, Experiential, Events, Activations, Promotions, Influencer Engagement, Data & Analytics, Video, Sponsorship, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Diamond Integrated Marketing is an equal employment opportunity employer.