Activation Specialist

Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team - and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch the lives of 30 million Canadians every month

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity

Rogers Sports and Media is looking for an experienced **Activation Specialist** to assist in developing and executing integrated campaigns that our audience and clients will love across our Radio Brands in Western Canada with focus on our Edmonton stations KiSS 91.7 & SONiC 102.9.

Reporting to the Branded Content & Integrations Lead, this individual will be highly organized and have tremendous people and communications skills. In this role you will collaborate to create, plan, and execute on-air and online contests, sponsorships branded content and integration campaigns.

**What you will do...**
- Coordinate campaigns as directed by a Branded Content & Integration Lead, ensuring all tactics are delivered and launch on time and within the expectations of our partners, along with gathering post-campaign insights
- Develop and execute promotional ideas and plans
- Support Content Directors as needed with contest setup, fulfilment and key on-site activations that enhance our brands
- Work collaboratively with Talent, Content, Revenue, and Production to execute campaigns
- Maintain project and tracking calendars
- Build proposals for internal and external clients
- Setup and lead station events and on-site activity

**What you will bring...**
- Highly detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A solutions mindset and a flair for creative problem solving
- A growing understanding of media consumption trends, behaviours and branded storytelling
- Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude and a strong desire and passion to succeed
- Ability to work well under mínimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of all social media platforms and best use
- Real world content and contest creation experience is an asset.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and WordPress
- Must be willing to work flexible hours
- Must hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence (not GDL) and provide driver's abstract.

**Here’s what you can expect in return**:

- A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
- A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
- A team that trusts and wants to win together
- Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”
- Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android/Mac or PC etc.)

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 5915 Gateway Boulevard (218), Edmonton, AB
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Marketing & Promotions / Event
Requisition ID: 290306

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media