Consultant – Digital Specialist, Paid Media

Who we are:

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

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More about the role:

We’re looking for a digital specialist with experience in paid media.

This existing role will report to our Senior Director, Digital. The Digital Specialist will play a key role in supporting digital research, planning, and paid media solutions for our clients. Based in Toronto, you will work within our Digital team, working closely with our practice teams and consultants across Canada to execute digital paid media across social, programmatic, and search.

The role is perfect for a digital marketing native, someone who has 2-4 years’ experience working hands-on within the social advertising platforms – including Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Google. They will have a proven ability to manage the end-to-end planning and optimization process. They will be responsible for supporting a range of clients and sectors—such as, Consumer, Health, Tech, Public Affairs, and Energy—with a variety of objectives. Experience in SEO and GEO are a bonus.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

You will be responsible for supporting our sector teams and clients throughout the end-to-end campaign management process, including:

• Management and/or QA of paid media campaign creation and set-up process for social and digital paid campaigns
• On-going monitoring, analysis, and optimization of campaign activity
• Supporting budget reconciliation and finance management, as required
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies
• Research and supporting the development of paid media plans
• Performance analysis and reporting for social, content, and digital paid media performance

What you’ll need to get here:

• 2-4 years + of hands-on experience setting up, managing and optimizing digital media campaigns for brands – particularly on paid digital and social platforms
• Agency-side experience is preferable, but in-house experience is also valuable
• In-depth experience across social platforms – Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, SEM, and YouTube (and Google Ads more widely)
• Web Analytics capabilities is a plus, especially knowledge of GA4 and unpacking acquisition trends
• Any experience in other areas of digital media (programmatic, paid search, affiliates, SEO, GEO) is preferable, as is any experience in traditional media channels
• High attention to detail
• Experience delivering client service excellence
• Capability to problem solve; Have a highly numerical and analytical approach

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In Ontario, the base salary for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This range reflects our broader group’s compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role at Burson, our offer will be determined within this range based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.​

In addition to the salary range provided, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth. While specific details may vary by agency, typical benefits include: private medical care, professional development opportunities, training programmes and flexible working arrangements (where applicable). Some agencies may offer additional benefits.​

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$45,000—$95,000 CAD

You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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