Brand Media Manager in Toronto

POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Manager, People & Culture Employer: Tracxtion Team: People & Culture Hybrid: 3 days in-office weekly Company Overview Tracxtion is a next-generation hybrid agency network built for the evolving landscape of customer experience and brand engagement. We help brands navigate a world where traditional media and marketing boundaries have blurred. By bringing together strategy, creativity, media, digital capabilities, and AI-enabled execution, Tracxtion delivers measurable results through a hybrid approach that combines exceptional human talent with cutting-edge tools and partnerships. From AI-powered advertising and content creation to media planning, experiential marketing, and in-store retail solutions, we partner with leading brands to create innovative, scalable, and impactful omnichannel experiences. Role Overview The Manager, People & Culture plays a critical role in delivering high-quality HR support and people programming across an assigned portfolio of 3 Traction Entities. Reporting to the Senior Director, People & Culture, this role combines strategic business partnership with hands-on execution. The Manager will support leaders, managers, and employees throughout the full employee lifecycle while contributing to broader People & Culture initiatives across the organization. This role carries entity-specific accountability and requires the Manager to develop a strong understanding of each assigned agency's business, culture, workforce, and people priorities. A key component of this role is HRIS ownership. The Manager will be accountable for data integrity, workflow configuration, process standardization, and system adoption within HiBob across their assigned entities. They will ensure the HRIS is not simply maintained but actively leveraged to improve people operations, reporting, and the overall employee experience. Core

ROLE: Account Director TEAM: Accounts LOCATION: Toronto (Hybrid) COMPANY OVERVIEW Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital, and media innovation. Our mission is to help clients, and their brands earn the world’s attention through our core philosophy of Connected Creativity - a cross-disciplinary, collaborative approach to ideation and planning that unlocks the power of different perspectives. This approach enables us to deliver new and effective solutions. Because the best results start with different ideas. ROLE OVERVIEW As an Account Director, you’ll lead a portfolio of integrated campaigns from strategy through execution, acting as the central driver of both client relationships and internal team performance. You’ll serve as the general manager of your business—owning delivery, growth, and team alignment across every touchpoint. You’ll oversee cross-functional teams, guiding the development of programs that are insight-led, creatively sharp, and built to perform. From setting the vision to briefing creative, managing timelines, and owning the budget, you’ll keep the work on track and the client confident in every step. This role is for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader. You know how to turn complexity into clarity and move ideas into action. You’re a strong communicator, a collaborative partner, and a steady force in a fast-moving environment. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Client Relations • Develop and deepen trusted client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor aligned to business goals and brand objectives. • Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing (IMC) programs, ensuring excellence from concept to delivery. • Maintain a strong understanding of the client’s business, industry landscape, and growth drivers. • Identify and pursue opportunities for organic account growth by proposing incremental programs and value-added services. • Provide strategic brand and business guidance t

ROLE: SENIOR MEDIA DIRECTOR TEAM: MEDIA LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID 2X/WEEK) COMPANY OVERVIEW At Salt Media , we're on a mission to earn the world's attention. As the media division of Salt XC, we're building a different kind of agency where media, commerce, creative, data and technology work as a single connected team. Our people combine strategic thinking with AI-powered tools, automation and advanced analytics to help some of North America's most recognized brands solve complex business challenges and drive measurable growth. We move quickly, challenge convention, and believe the best ideas come from curious people who are empowered to experiment. If you're looking to do career-defining work alongside smart, ambitious teammates in an environment that's shaping the future of media, we'd love to meet you. ROLE OVERVIEW As a Senior Media Director, you’ll set the strategic direction for how media investment is planned, bought, and optimized across CPG clients in North America. Operating at the intersection of media strategy and team leadership, you’ll ensure every plan is grounded in strong channel logic, sound investment principles, and a clear line to business outcomes. You’ll own cross-channel strategy and plan alignment across your portfolio, setting the optimization roadmap and reporting rhythm that keeps campaigns performing against KPIs. You’ll lead a team of media managers and directors — training them on tools and platforms, mentoring their growth, and ensuring the team’s segmentation and audience strategies stay sharp as channels evolve. You bring a senior media point of view that Account leads and clients rely on, and a team looks up to. You move fluidly between investment strategy and hands-on problem-solving, and you know how to translate performance data into a clear learning agenda for the whole team. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Media Planning & Buying Lead plan development and investment approach across your portfolio, ensuring every plan is gr

ROLE: MEDIA ACCOUNT MANAGER TEAM: MEDIA LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID 2X/WEEK) COMPANY OVERVIEW At Salt Media , we're on a mission to earn the world's attention. As the media division of Salt XC, we're building a different kind of agency where media, commerce, creative, data and technology work as a single connected team. Our people combine strategic thinking with AI-powered tools, automation and advanced analytics to help some of North America's most recognized brands solve complex business challenges and drive measurable growth. We move quickly, challenge convention, and believe the best ideas come from curious people who are empowered to experiment. If you're looking to do career-defining work alongside smart, ambitious teammates in an environment that's shaping the future of media, we'd love to meet you. ROLE OVERVIEW As an Account Manager at Salt Media, you’ll take day-to-day ownership of client accounts or campaign workstreams, keeping delivery on track while building trusted relationships with client contacts. You’ll work closely with an Account Supervisor or Director to execute against the account strategy, translating plans into clear, well-managed execution. You’ll manage the moving pieces of a campaign or account — timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and status reporting — while flagging risks early and keeping internal and client stakeholders informed. You’ll also start to build your own point of view on the account, contributing ideas for organic growth and supporting the planning behind key client moments like QBRs. You’re organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams at once. You communicate clearly, take ownership of your work, and are eager to grow your account management craft — building the judgment and client presence that will carry you toward an Account Supervisor role. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Project & Operational Management

ROLE: RETAIL MEDIA SEARCH MANAGER TEAM: MEDIA LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID ONSITE) COMPANY OVERVIEW At Salt Media , we're on a mission to earn the world's attention. As the media division of Salt XC, we're building a different kind of agency where media, commerce, creative, data and technology work as a single connected team. Our people combine strategic thinking with AI-powered tools, automation and advanced analytics to help some of North America's most recognized brands solve complex business challenges and drive measurable growth. We move quickly, challenge convention, and believe the best ideas come from curious people who are empowered to experiment. If you're looking to do career-defining work alongside smart, ambitious teammates in an environment that's shaping the future of media, we'd love to meet you. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Retail Media Search Manager to lead strategy, execution, and team development across retail media platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and Amazon Ads — combined with the ability to lead a small team, own senior client relationships, and build the scalable playbooks that elevate how we work. A Skai Certification is required. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a team of 1–3 Retail Media Search Associates, providing day-to-day direction, performance feedback, and career development support. Set quality standards and review processes to ensure consistent, accurate campaign execution across all team accounts. Build onboarding materials, training guides, and optimization playbooks to scale team capabilities and reduce reliance on institutional knowledge. Identify skill gaps on the team and partner with leadership to address them through coaching, training, or resource development. Strategic Planning & Client Ownership Develop r

ROLE: RETAIL SEARCH BUYER SPECIALIST TEAM: MEDIA LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID ONSITE) COMPANY OVERVIEW At Salt Media , we're on a mission to earn the world's attention. As the media division of Salt XC, we're building a different kind of agency where media, commerce, creative, data and technology work as a single connected team. Our people combine strategic thinking with AI-powered tools, automation and advanced analytics to help some of North America's most recognized brands solve complex business challenges and drive measurable growth. We move quickly, challenge convention, and believe the best ideas come from curious people who are empowered to experiment. If you're looking to do career-defining work alongside smart, ambitious teammates in an environment that's shaping the future of media, we'd love to meet you. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Retail Search Buyer Specialist to manage and optimize paid search campaigns across retail media platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Walmart Connect, Roundel Media Studio and Amazon Ads sponsored product and sponsored brand advertising, along with deep knowledge of keyword strategy, campaign pacing, and reporting. A Skai Certification is required, demonstrating advanced skills in retail search management and optimization. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning & Activation Develop retail media and growth plans tied to client goals and category trends. Build media and operational tactics based on those plans, launching campaigns across Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Campaign Execution & Optimization Lead hands-on campaign management: daily budget pacing, keyword bidding, placement adjustments, and bid-strategy refinements. Use consumer behaviour data and top-of-search tactics to refine paid search strategies. Reporting & Insights Delivery Deliver regular performance reporting—monthly, quarterly, and mid-year—highlighting key business trends and category influences.

ROLE: CREATIVE DIRECTOR TEAM: CREATIVE, SALT XC LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID) COMPANY OVERVIEW Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. Our mission is to “Earn the World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients. ROLE OVERVIEW As a Creative Director at Salt, you’ll lead the vision, craft, and culture of creativity across one of our most exciting tier-one clients—where sport, music, and culture intersect. You’ll shape the creative direction for fully integrated campaigns that connect ideas, experiences, and audiences in bold new ways. This role is built for a creative leader who understands what makes great ideas great; how to invent them, evaluate them, and bring them to life across any medium. You balance imagination with discipline, guiding teams to push boundaries while ensuring ideas deliver against strategy, brand, and business goals. A Creative Director at Salt knows that powerful ideas take many forms. They might start as a story, an experience, a piece of content, or something entirely unexpected, but always connect people and brands in meaningful ways. You’ll model creative curiosity, collaboration, and integrity, empowering your team to explore, experiment, and elevate

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. We are hiring a Business Systems Lead to own the sales technology behind Lyft Ads. As the senior technical owner of the Lyft Ads CRM and commercial systems, you will lead solution design across Salesforce and the connected ad-sales stack and own the architecture for how ad deals move from opportunity through order management and billing. You will work alongside a team of Salesforce engineers and partner closely with Ads Sales, Sales Operations, Ad Operations, Finance, Legal, and the Media engineering teams. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows ad-sales operations and can build the systems that run them. Responsibilities: Own the Salesforce architecture for the ad-sales lifecycle, from lead sourcing and opportunity creation through Order Management System (OMS) integration, contract execution, delivery reconciliation, and billing. Identify problems and opportunities across the Ads sales technology stack and shape them into scoped, funded initiatives. Lead requirements with Ads Sales, Sales Operations, Ad Operations, Finance, and Legal partners, and translate them into functional and technical designs. Own the integrations that connect Salesforce to the ad-sales ecosystem, including order management and contract systems, the ad server, and billing, through middleware such as Workato or Boomi. Drive AI best practices across the Sales Technology team, modeling effective usage and ensuring all AI-generated output meets Lyft's standards for quality, security, and performance. Guide the evolution of the Ads CRM platform, including the media-specific data model (agency, advertiser, and brand hierarchies, insertion orders, and flights) and own the Ad Sales Technology roadmap . Lead contract lifecycle management for Ads, including intake automation and Salesforce integration. Remain h

ROLE: MEDIA ACTIVATION DIRECTOR TEAM: MEDIA LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID) COMPANY OVERVIEW At Salt Media , we're on a mission to earn the world's attention. As the media division of Salt XC, we're building a different kind of agency where media, commerce, creative, data and technology work as a single connected team. Our people combine strategic thinking with AI-powered tools, automation and advanced analytics to help some of North America's most recognized brands solve complex business challenges and drive measurable growth. We move quickly, challenge convention, and believe the best ideas come from curious people who are empowered to experiment. If you're looking to do career-defining work alongside smart, ambitious teammates in an environment that's shaping the future of media, we'd love to meet you. ROLE OVERVIEW The Media Activation Director is a data-driven, insights-led media strategist and platform expert with hands-on analytics, reporting, and management experience. The best candidate for this role will be a natural collaborator with strong presentation, organizational, and strategic thinking skills. They have a strong comprehension of the media landscape and a proactive nature combined with a high level of attention to detail. In this role, you'll be on top of current and emerging trends in the world of digital media capabilities and tech offerings. You ideally come with a breadth of experience across clients from different verticals and will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and managing the overall media strategy for your clients with your team. In addition, you are responsible for managing, guiding, and training your team. The role will require the right candidate to be highly proficient in media planning, implementation, activation, optimization, reporting, and analysis. This includes understanding online user journey optimizations, a very solid understanding of Google Analytics (tracking and analysis), performance optimiza

POSITION DESCRIPTION ROLE: ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR TEAM: ACCOUNTS LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID) COMPANY OVERVIEW Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. Our mission is to “Earn The World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients. ROLE OVERVIEW As an Account Supervisor, you’ll oversee a portfolio of mid-sized client accounts or multiple brands within a larger partnership, operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. You are both a trusted advisor to clients and a day-to-day leader for your team, balancing hands-on delivery with coaching and oversight. You’ll manage relationships, budgets, and cross-functional execution, ensuring every campaign phase delivers measurable value against client goals. You’ll proactively identify opportunities, risks, or efficiencies, bringing clarity and structure to complex, multi-channel programs. With a balance of strategic thinking, sharp communication, and calm problem-solving, you’ll lead integrated teams through shifting priorities with confidence and composure. Whether guiding junior colleagues, managing vendors, or preparing client strategies, you’ll bring initiative, adaptability, and integrity to every interaction—helping teams deliver great wor

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. You will be Lyft support’s voice on all social media channels, fielding questions and resolving issues from passengers and drivers in real-time. As an active representative of Lyft, you will strengthen our community by providing a helpful, effortless and trusted support experience. The ideal candidate is a confident and clear communicator who consistently and thoughtfully represents Lyft support and Lyft’s brand across all channels to fully resolve our customers needs. They handle sensitive situations with good judgment, resolving issues with empathy and precision. They understand that trust is built one interaction at a time and take real pride in creating a smooth experience for our entire community. They are highly organized and self-motivated, understanding when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate them. They work well with cross functional partners to ensure Lyft's support & brand voice remains unified. Most importantly, they are reliable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering excellent service to our customers. Responsibilities: Triage problems from our community and own issue resolution, escalating to designated team(s) only when necessary Be Lyft’s support voice on social media and other digital channels and exercise impeccable judgment as Lyft's support representative Proactively solve issues and foster trust with our beloved customers Create a personalized, positive and effortless experience for the Lyft community Work cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and other teams to ensure a cohesive voice of support Be a community advocate for Lyft Willingness to work a wide range of hours and weekends Experience: 1+ years of experience in customer service or sales mandatory 1+ years of experience with social media or communications is a plus! Cap

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. You will be Lyft support’s voice on all social media channels, fielding questions and resolving issues from passengers and drivers in real-time. As an active representative of Lyft, you will strengthen our community by providing a helpful, effortless and trusted support experience. The ideal candidate is a confident and clear communicator who consistently and thoughtfully represents Lyft support and Lyft’s brand across all channels to fully resolve our customers needs. They handle sensitive situations with good judgment, resolving issues with empathy and precision. They understand that trust is built one interaction at a time and take real pride in creating a smooth experience for our entire community. They are highly organized and self-motivated, understanding when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate them. They work well with cross functional partners to ensure Lyft's support & brand voice remains unified. Most importantly, they are reliable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering excellent service to our customers. Responsibilities: Triage problems from our community and own issue resolution, escalating to designated team(s) only when necessary Be Lyft’s support voice on social media and other digital channels and exercise impeccable judgment as Lyft's support representative Proactively solve issues and foster trust with our beloved customers Create a personalized, positive and effortless experience for the Lyft community Work cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and other teams to ensure a cohesive voice of support Be a community advocate for Lyft Willingness to work a wide range of hours and weekends Experience: 1+ years of experience in customer service or sales mandatory 1+ years of experience with social media or communications is a plus! Cap

ROLE: CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PORTFOLIO TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA LOCATION: TORONTO / CHICAGO (HYBRID) COMPANY OVERVIEW The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking. Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits. At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief. ROLE OVERVIEW As the Creative Director, Portfolio you will lead multidisciplinary creative teams across a portfolio of iconic Kraft Heinz brands, partnering with Sr. Creatives, Designers, Accounts and Strategists to develop breakthrough ideas that extend seamlessly across every consumer touchpoint-from national campaign and social content to retail experiences and the moment of purchase. Unlike a traditional Creative Director role, this position requires someone who is equally comfortable developing breakthrough brand platforms as they are tra

ROLE: SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOCIAL & CREATIVE STRATEGY DEPARTMENT: CREATOR & SOCIAL LOCATION: TORONTO, HYBRID ONSITE COMPANY OVERVIEW Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. Our mission is to “Earn The World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients. ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a hybrid social strategist who balances creative vision with deep analytical rigor to guide our social and creator-led initiatives. In this role, you will act as the strategic engine for client accounts—building sharp social playbooks, scoping complex programs, consulting and collaborating with internal teams and translating performance data into clear creative direction and effective strategy . We are looking for someone who understands social because they have actively helped shape brands’ social presences, understand how to identify culturally relevant opportunities, kn ow how to source strategic creator partners, cultivate communities, and evolve a brand’s social approach in real time based on data and insights. You will consult closely with our influencer execution team on strategy and creator alignment (without managing day-to-day execution ) and provide strategic and creative leadership to our internal social and creator teams The ideal candidate b

POSITION DESCRIPTION ROLE: SENIOR, TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER TEAM: TALENT LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID) COMPANY OVERVIEW Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. Our mission is to “Earn the World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients. ROLE OVERVIEW As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner you are a trusted strategic partner responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment across key disciplines for Salt and The Kitchen North America. You combine relationship building, operational excellence, and data-driven insight to ensure we attract, hire, and retain the best talent in the market. Reporting to the Director of Talent, you will play a central role in designing and refining Salt’s hiring practices, shaping our employer brand, and building inclusive pipelines for future growth. You balance hands-on execution with strategic foresight while managing high-priority searches while also mentoring others, improving systems, and helping define what great hiring looks like at Salt. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior and specialized roles across Creative, Strategy, Media, Digit