Associate, Brand Strategy (2026 Auto)

About the role

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Role

Assist in the development of strategic multimedia plans and marketing recommendations. Work with the team in all phases of the planning process, including research, creation, implementation, and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with multiple groups internally at the agency
• Utilize research and planning tools to help generate and support insights
• Focus on details, ensuring the highest degree of accuracy
• Manage workflow, and make sure process and procedures are followed
• Organization of team deadlines, logistics planning, deck updates, data entry, data pulls, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed
• Represent Canvas Worldwide professionally with clients and industry
• Be proactive: Show interest in constantly learning and growing
• Ensure that deadlines are met, including managing expectations internally
• Have an intimate knowledge of the client's brand and product details, KPI's, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation so information can be easily retrieved

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in an advertising/media related program
• Marketing Internships highly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Excel in particular
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to follow through
• Sense of ownership and desire to drive projects from start to finish
• Extremely detail-oriented and precise
• A team player

Yearly Compensation: $48,000 salary

Salary and Benefits

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office.

In-Office Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week.