Associate, Strategy; Kia

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Named "Most Innovative Agency" by Campaign US, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency that provides ingenious solutions for brands looking to challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Starz and McDonald’s (to name a few…)

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

Are you interested in automotive? Do you like working with the latest technology providers and top websites? Do you enjoy working with data to solve real-world business challenges in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem?

If yes, then look no further and join a fun and engaging team where you will help build strategic media plans that deliver performance outcomes! Work with a variety of cross-discipline teams in all phases of the planning process, including research, creation, implementation, and stewardship of media plans and strategies.

The Associate assists the Kia In-Market Digital Performance Strategy & Investment team in the strategic development, creation, execution and stewardship of client campaigns and associated deliverables. They work directly with the team’s Strategists and Supervisors to assist with day-to-day campaign management and optimizations and is a key collaborator internally at Canvas and with members of the vendor community and creative agency.

• Assist with planning and execution of campaigns
• Utilize research and planning tools to help generate and support strategic planning and insights
• Spearhead account reconciliations with partners
• Leverage execution and campaign management tools to ensure campaigns are on track
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed

• Work collaboratively with multiple groups internally at the agency, partner agencies, and external partners
• Manage personal workflow and ensure process and procedures are followed
• Organization of team deadlines, deck updates, data entry, data pulls, etc.
• Ensure that deadlines are met, including managing client expectations
• Focus on details, ensuring the highest degree of accuracy
• Be proactive:
  Show interest in constantly learning and growing
• Contribute to an open and supportive working environment where opinions, views, and ideas are welcome and shared
• Represent Canvas Worldwide professionally

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Marketing Internships highly preferred
• Ability to drive projects from start to finish
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility and communicate priorities to direct reports
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to follow through
• Extremely detail-oriented and precise
• Eager to learn
• A team player

Yearly Salary: $45,000

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office per week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants:
Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring