MARKETING SPECIALIST, CREATIVE PRODUCTION

MARKETING SPECIALIST, CREATIVE PRODUCTION at The Home Depot in Toronto, ONM3C 4H9

Job Description

Pay Range: $55,000 - $85,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Position Overview:

Marketing Specialist, Creative Production – the Creative & Production team is looking for a professional to help engage our customers through storytelling and strategic content creation.

As part of this highly collaborative team, the Marketing Specialist, Creative Production will be responsible for supporting the development of creative across Owned & Paid Media for The Home Depot Canada. Reporting to the Marketing Lead, Creative Production, you will partner on the project management and development of content to ensure flawless execution from end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develop production schedules, lead review processes, and organize approvals.
• Curate product lists and organize transports for commercial shoots.
• Manage workflow between the creative agencies and marketing, negotiating trade-offs and problem solving along the way.

Creative Development

• Collaborate with creative agencies and internal teams on ideation and development of campaign creative (video, photography, audio, etc.).
• Participate in creative briefings and reviews with internal teams and external agency partners – collaborating with Marketing, Digital Production, Public Relations, Social, Merchandising and more.
• Attend video & photo shoots, actively participating in casting, wardrobe, pre- and post-production reviews.
• Contribute to content development efforts including minor copywriting, mobile video or photography captures, etc.

Asset Delivery & Ownership

• Facilitate creative integration across owned channels and share creative assets across teams.
• Maintain a “One Home Depot” mentality; understand the key drivers for effective creative across our business and the synergies that can help drive efficiencies.

Strong project management and organizational skills; works well in ambiguity.

Teamwork, strong customer service and an ability to build relationships across all levels.

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.

Experience with video and/or photo production (pre & post) as well as knowledge of digital and social creative best-practices and channels.

Strong creative communication skills, resourceful, organized, and detail-oriented.

Skills:

• Experience in marketing, advertising, production, project management, content creation, photography, or videography.
• Strong creative communication skills, resourceful, organized and detail oriented.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Proficient in Adobe suite and/or other creative development tools.
• Experience working with data asset management systems (e.g., Aprimo).
• Experience with copywriting and video editing for social media considered an asset.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to the Marketing Lead, Creative Production.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel for video and photo shoots.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to participate in casting, wardrobe, and post-production reviews.
• Ability to be on set with anticipated longer periods of standing as sometimes necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Office (Mon-to Fri), occasional on-site at commercial shoots or in-store for filming.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

2-3 years of relevant work experience.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Access to a car considered an asset.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.

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