We’re Hiring – Digital Marketing Coordinator

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Murray Paterson Marketing Group (MPMG) is an award-winning agency of highly skilled, forward-thinking professionals with a passion for marketing the arts + creative industries. We are a collective of bright minds who thrive on turning insights into opportunities and ideas into audience engagement.

MPMG provides innovative marketing + communications services for cultural institutions across Canada including the Vancouver International Film Festival, Theatre Under the Stars, Bard on the Beach, Eastside Culture Crawl, DanceHouse, Victoria Symphony, Opera Atelier, Fall for Dance North, and many more.

MPMG has been recognized by Business in Vancouver as one of BC’s top agencies; by the Georgia Straight as a multiple ‘Best of Vancouver’ winner; is the recipient of a BC American Marketing Association ‘Marketing Excellence Award’ in the not-for-profit category; is a Western Canadian Marketing and PR Award winner for Best Use of Digital Ads; and is the recipient of a Silver CPRS Vancouver Prestige Award in the Best Integrated Communications Campaign category.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MPMG is seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our team.

The position will work with a wide variety of arts organizations across the country, utilizing new media and online tools to raise profiles, increase ticket sales, and achieve organizational goals. Areas of work include programmatic + search advertising, copywriting, email distribution, social media, blogging, and other duties as assigned.

This is a remote part-time role with occasional in-person days at MPMG’s co-working space.

Candidates should be based in Vancouver. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Implement digital marketing strategies for MPMG clientele

– Develop and execute online advertising campaigns using display, search, video, and social platforms

– Write compelling, concise, and inspired copy for digital marketing campaigns

– Complete regular online performance activity reports for advertising campaigns, social media accounts, and website traffic

– Assist in the development of marketing + social content for MPMG and its clientele

– Design and distribute promotional emails, e-newsletters, and announcements

– Coordinate and execute website updates and modification requests

– Represent MPMG in a professional and confident manner in both written and verbal communications, internally and externally

– Maintain a close working relationship with the MPMG team

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field of study or equivalent experience

– 1–3 years experience working in a marketing role, ideally within an arts, entertainment, tourism, or charitable organization

– Experience utilizing online advertising platforms, including Google Ads and Meta Advertising

– Experience working with datasets and analyzing them to draw actionable conclusions

– High level of proficiency with Excel, Sheets, or equivalent software

– Proficiency in updating websites utilizing CRM tools such as WordPress or SquareSpace

– Strong copywriting skill set

– Proficiency in basic graphic design is highly desirable

– Passionate about online marketing, analyzing, and interpreting results

– Strong attention to detail + excellent organizational skills

– Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment

– Passion for performing and/or visual arts is essential; experience in practicing or supporting them is highly valued

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter to: jobs@mpmgarts.com no later than August 20, 2025. All applications will be kept in confidence. No telephone calls, please. We thank all who express an interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

REMUNERATION:

$32,000.00–$37,000.00 per annum, vacation pay, and medical benefits.

Contact Email: jobs@mpmgarts.com

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