Saatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S; is one of the world's largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally. Here in our Toronto office, we work with some of the countries most recognized brands including Toyota, Buckley's, and Children's Advil, as well as several under the Mondelez banner (Crispers, Oreo, and Chips Ahoy just to name a few).

We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.

Overview

Saatchi & Saatchi Toronto is looking for an SEM Specialist to join our team!

Monitor active SEM campaigns. Provide optimization, targeting or performance insights from reporting data. Traffic new campaigns, ads, and keywords. Complete monthly SEM reports. Help train and oversee the work of Coordinators.

Responsibilities

- Create and activate SEM campaigns based on client briefs and established strategies
- Optimize budget pacing, bids and bidding strategies, ads and more
- Pull data from multiple systems to create PowerPoint and Excel reports
- Identify optimization opportunities and performance insights from platform data and reporting
- Create and update keywords lists, ad copy, and ad extensions
- Provide insight and analysis and suggest updates/optimizations to improve performance
- Ensure the accuracy of budgets within PM media finance systems
- Reconcile monthly invoices
- Update and maintain campaign taxonomy to meet global requirements

Qualifications





- 1 year of SEM experience within an agency environment or 2 years of SEM experience in-house
- Proficiency in SA360, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads
- A strong desire to learn and continuously develop your skill set through self-directed learning
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Detail-oriented
- Comfort and strength in data aggregation, manipulation and analysis
- Strong numerical and computer skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Good writing skills, for both ad copy writing and to summarize insights in a concise manner
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to discuss campaign performance and recommendations with clients.
- A solid sense of accountability and ownership

Additional Information

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is between $55,000 to $60,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Saatchi is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 SEM Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Saatchi u0026amp; Saatchi Canada
📍 Toronto