Marketing Assistant

We’re not your typical marketing agency.
At TAG, we don’t just create things for our clients—we work with them as an extension of their team. We don’t fit into a conventional mold, and we’re not trying to. We believe the best ideas happen when you colour outside the lines, challenge norms, and carve your own path. That’s where we live—and we love it.

What You’ll Do

As our Marketing Assistant, you’ll work across teams to support the development and execution of marketing campaigns, both internal and client-facing. Your day-to-day will vary, but your main responsibilities will include:

Marketing & Communications

• Assist with drafting social media content, e-blasts, newsletters, traditional media and other copywriting needs
• Support the execution of digital marketing campaigns (email, paid ads, organic social)
• Conduct industry and competitor research to inform campaign strategies
• Help create and schedule content using tools like Meta Business Suite, or Hootsuite
• Monitor campaign performance and help generate basic reports (engagement, reach, KPIs)

Creative & Content

• Coordinate photo/video shoots, including scheduling, shot lists, and approvals
• Assist in maintaining and organize content libraries and marketing assets

Administrative & Coordination

• Maintain campaign calendars, task trackers, and project timelines
• Support client presentations and proposals with formatting, proofreading, and layout
• Help with planning and promotion for events, workshops, and conferences

Who You Are

• Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• A strong communicator — both written and verbal
• Social media savvy and curious about digital trends
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative and proactive, with a can-do attitude

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related role (internships count!)
• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X)
• Bonus: Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Mailchimp, and  Google Analytics

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience working with First Nations communities or a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures
• Copywriting or design portfolio
• Interest in events, brand strategy, or creative production

How to Apply

• Send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re excited about events and why TAG Creative Strategy is the place for you.
• Include examples (if available) of past events you’ve supported or led.
• Complete the below assignment with your resume and cover letter

 

Mini Assignment: Support a Campaign Launch

Scenario:
TAG Creative Strategy is preparing to launch a social media awareness campaign for a new initiative called “Voices of the Land” — a storytelling series that highlights Indigenous leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs across Canada. The campaign will run on Instagram and LinkedIn, with supporting content on a website and through an email newsletter.

You’ve been brought on as a Marketing Assistant to help the team with content planning, copywriting, and coordination.

Your Task: Submit a short proposal (1–2 pages) including the following:

 1. Social Media Content Plan (Instagram or LinkedIn)

Draft 2 sample posts (caption + content idea) to promote the campaign.

 2. Newsletter Content

Suggest a content for an email promoting the campaign to subscribers.

3. Organization & Collaboration

List 3 tools or methods you would use to stay organized and collaborate with a remote or hybrid team on a campaign like this Briefly explain why.

Bonus: Visual Concept (Optional)

If you’re visually inclined, attach a quick moodboard or sample post layout using Canva, Pinterest, or similar. This is totally optional!

Submission Guidelines

• Format: PDF (max 2 pages, or 1 moodboard + 1 page text)
• File name: YourName_TAG_MarketingAssistant_Assignment
• Submit to: vaid@tagcreativestrategy.com  and cc mikenna@tagcreativestrategy.com and bruno@tagcreativestrategy.com
• Deadline: October 2nd at noon