Marketing Specialist (Media & Communications)

The Marketing Specialist, Media & Communications is responsible for supporting T&T’s external communications with a strong focus on media relations, community partnerships, event marketing, influencer coordination, and paid media support.

Working closely with the Marketing Manager and cross-functional teams, this role helps develop and execute communications initiatives that enhance brand awareness, strengthen community presence, and new store openings.

You Will

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans to support brand campaigns, store openings, community initiatives, and business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, influencers, community partners, associations, and local stakeholders.
• Support media relations, including drafting press materials, coordinating interview requests, managing media inquiries, and supporting media events.
• Plan and execute community sponsorships, partnerships, and local marketing opportunities that strengthen brand awareness and community connection.
• Support event marketing from planning to execution, including grand openings, community events, influencer activations, and partner events.
• Coordinate paid media campaigns by setting up campaigns based on approved media plans, monitoring budget pacing, and optimizing tactics toward campaign objectives and KPIs.
• Monitor media, social, and community conversations to identify opportunities, track campaign performance, and provide recommendations.
• Create and adapt communications materials in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, including press releases, media pitches, newsletters, speeches, statements, presentations, and event briefs.
  
  

You Should Have / Be

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, media relations, marketing, or a related field. Retail, agency, or social/digital experience is an asset.
• Strong writing skills with experience drafting press releases, media pitches, briefing notes, social copy, presentations, and other communications materials.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Simplified and Traditional Chinese is a strong asset.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders, including media, influencers, vendors, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and build strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and outside regular office hours as needed for events, media opportunities, and urgent PR matters.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are preferred.
  
  

This is an active job posting for a currently vacant position. We are recruiting to fill this role as part of our ongoing operational needs.

• Performance bonuses
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Retirement benefit
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
• 10% in-store staff purchase discount
• Subsidized staff meal

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Schedule

Full-Time

Work hours

5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.)

Salary

$50,000 - $65,000 / year

Salary notes

(Salary negotiable & commensurate with experience and qualifications.)