Job Description
The Media Coordinator plays an important role in bringing KENT's marketing campaigns to life across Atlantic Canada. Working closely with internal stakeholders, creative teams, and external media partners, you'll help plan, coordinate, and execute advertising campaigns across digital, social, radio, television, print, and out-of-home channels.
This is an opportunity to build expertise in media, marketing, content development, and campaign execution while contributing to high-profile initiatives that reach customers across the region. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of marketing disciplines, develop valuable cross-functional relationships, and play a key role in helping KENT connect with customers in meaningful ways.
The Salary Range is $48000 - $70000.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the collection, organization, and delivery of campaign briefs, creative assets, approvals, and other materials required for campaign launches.
- Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, creative teams, and external media partners to ensure campaigns are executed effectively.
- Manage campaign timelines and help drive projects forward by proactively identifying risks, following up on all deliverables and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Develop engaging, customer-focused content for radio advertising, social media, blogs, and promotional events, including key messaging and speaking points for radio remotes and community appearances.
- Complete and manage media trafficking documents, insertion orders, media purchase authorizations (MPAs), and other campaign-related documentation.
- Coordinate media placements and creative delivery requirements to ensure materials meet partner specifications and launch on time.
- Organize and maintain campaign files, creative assets, schedules, and performance documentation.
- Assist with campaign reporting, results analysis and post-campaign reconciliations to help identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Monitor marketing and media trends, bringing forward ideas and opportunities that help strengthen KENT’s marketing efforts.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in marketing, advertising, media, project coordination, or a related role.
- Experience in digital marketing, media planning, advertising, or campaign management is considered an asset.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with project management, media planning, or workflow management tools is considered an asset.
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing
