Torstar Corporation is a broadly-based media company. Its businesses include the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest daily newspaper, six regional daily newspapers in Ontario including The Hamilton Spectator, and more than 70 weekly community newspapers in Ontario; flyer distribution services; and digital properties including thestar.com, wheels.ca, toronto.com, save.ca, a number of regional online sites and eyeReturn Marketing. Torstar also holds a majority interest in VerticalScope, a North American vertically-focused digital media company.

We are looking for a full time Campaign Specialist who will serve as the advertiser’s primary post-sale point-of-contact for all campaign-related inquiries - from start to finish of the campaign lifecycle - by owning tasks and leveraging support teams. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary post-sale point-of-contact for clients.
• Project manage the execution of advertising campaigns with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage creative execution and delivery.
• Monitor and influence campaign delivery and troubleshoot issues during the campaign life-cycle.
• Monitor campaign optimization.
• Prepare strategic reports and provide insights and recommendations based on campaign performance.
• Focus on client satisfaction.
• Advanced understanding of digital advertising products.
• Maintain and grow proficiencies in the digital marketing space.

• Digital advertising experience preferred
• An inquisitive, analytical mindset with the desire to solve problems, adaptable and quick to learn new processes and systems
• A background working with in a client services role
• Excellent written communication, compelling presentation skills
• Computer fluency, including advanced knowledge of spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word), Google suite, and CRM systems
• Exceptional time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Capability to grow and prosper in an ever-changing, complex environment
•  Ability to function equally well independently and as part of a team

Diversity & Inclusion
Torstar Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.

AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

COVID-19
Torstar Corporation remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace.  As of December 31, 2021,  candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations or booster dose(s) that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required.   We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.