Position: Marketing/Web Site Support Specialist
Job type: Contract
Location: Vancouver
Experience: 3-5 years

Ensemble Travel Group is a consortium of 800 independent retail travel agencies in the United States and Canada. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Marketing/Website Site Support Specialist who would like to become part of our energetic, client-focused organization. This multi-talented individual will be responsible for initiating the set up of our members’ web sites including graphic assistance, as well as providing ongoing web strategy, maintenance and advice such as troubleshooting and training. In addition, you will be responsible for effective site navigation, web page layout, and placement of content such as advertising and promotions on all of the individual sites.

The position requires a blending of marketing and web skills, an eye for compelling visual design, knowledge of the web, the ability to communicate in different styles for different audiences, and the know-how to put it all together into a dynamic, attention-grabbing finished product. The right candidate is a self-starter who possesses excellent active writing skills and the ability to use those skills to communicate each agency’s message with visual flair.

The Marketing/Web Specialist will contribute to the development of other HTML and flash-based online marketing creative such as email campaigns and flash/advertising banners as well as assists with the development of and oversees content, design, timeliness, relevance, consistency and functionality of company websites.

REQUIREMENTS
* Superior interpersonal skills
* Experience in the travel industry or at an internet e-commerce company, direct marketing company, or an ad agency is a plus
* Highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and to work independently
* Great attention to detail and pride in quality of work
* Effective, inspiring presenter and explainer of technical concepts to beginners
* Inherently organized
* Proficiency in desktop publishing programs such Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Flash, and Microsoft Office such as PPT, MS Word and Excel
* Knowledge of SEO, SEM and usability best practices
* Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, ASP.net and content management systems
* Knowledge of Ektron CMS400.net a definite asset
* Email marketing, design and execution experience
* Must work onsite at our Vancouver office

RESPONSIBLITIES
* Maintain open, ongoing communication with internal departments and external clients
* Create and upload graphics to site
* Quality assurance of all projects
* Ensure approval process is maintained
* Track time spent with clients
* Log issues
* Maintain on-going status of all projects and be responsible for adhering to deadlines
* Assist in the development of training tools and encourage members to use them to maximize resource time
* Liaise with internal departments to meet production requirements
* Provide regular updates regarding status of projects
* Identify and communicate issues and proposed resolutions
* Aim to exceed external and internal client expectations
* Bilingual French/English preferred
* Other projects as required

We are looking for someone who is qualified for the position of marketing SEO assistant. Minimum two years experience required.

Website that we are running can be located here dateinto.com
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Our goal is to reach 10,000 more users in the next year. With your help we believe we can achieve the listed number. 

Social Media Coordinator and Internet Marketer - Vancouver Cigar Company (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

The Vancouver Cigar Company is a unique on-line retailer and we are looking for a entry level part-time (25 hrs per week) internet marketing enthusiast who understands search engine marketing and social media. We are looking for someone who will grow with our company. You will be responsible for writing web copy, newsletters, blogging and collaborating with our existing internet marketing and management team. Mentorship and some training will be available.

TOURISM BRITISH COLUMBIA
Online Marketing Specialist
Permanent Full-time position
Open to internal and external candidates

Position Title: Online Specialist
Salary Level: $1,874.75* - $2,376.56 bi-weekly (effective April 1, 2008)
Classification: TBC 9 - A
Location: Vancouver
Closing: March 27, 2008 @ 4:30 pm (PDT)
Competition No.:EX0813

*Starting salary for new employees

Tourism British Columbia promotes the development of tourism in British Columbia, marketing the province worldwide with other industry partners. Through its innovative approaches and leading-edge marketing initiatives, Tourism BC is responsible for ensuring the long-term growth and prosperity of B.C.’s $9.8 billion tourism industry. This includes attracting visitors from key markets and ensuring a quality experience once they arrive. Considered an industry leader, Tourism BC is adding to its team of talented and motivated employees. All applicants should be excellent communicators and high achievers who are dedicated to business excellence.

As Online Marketing Specialist, you report to the Online Programs Manager and ensure the continuous improvement of Tourism British Columbia’s websites and the user experience. You possess great passion for the Internet and expert knowledge of what is required to create an effective website. You understand the role of user research and information architecture, and you can do both. And you know the difference between search engine optimization and search engine marketing. Your online expertise is matched by your project management skills. You like to dive into the details of the project, and your approach to team work ensures the common goal is achieved on target, on time and on budget - with the appropriate contribution from all team members.

You will collaborate with all of Tourism British Columbia’s program areas and suppliers to execute website projects with specific responsibilities for information architecture, user experience and site functionality. Your key responsibilities as the Online Marketing Specialist include:
*Understanding the principles of and providing professional input to the user experience, including information architecture and interaction design, for online programs;
*Acting as the project manager for online-related projects by using project management techniques, following business requirements, staying on time and on budget, building consensus among team members and achieving deliverables;
*Monitoring and analyzing the performance of online programs through web metrics, web trends and competitive analysis with the goal of making proactive recommendations for improvement to the Online Programs Manager;
*Collaborating with internal staff and key partners to manage the iterative development process of the websites;
*Providing internal consultancy for online activities to Tourism British Columbia’s program areas;
*Managing user feedback, in conjunction with the other distribution channels.

Your roots are in user experience, interaction design, web design, web development or communication, and you have a related undergraduate degree, diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You have a well established track record of success in website development powered by the right combination of meeting user needs and technical understanding. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills that make it easy for you to work with a range of team members, clients, stakeholders and external partners. You can manage multiple, high-demand projects in a rapidly changing environment. Professional experience in the travel or tourism industry is a plus.

Must be proficient in Adobe CS3, CorelDraw, InDesign and strong skills in website design. Knowledge of PPC and SEO campaigns is also advantageous. This is an immediate-start position with a great team that is looking for more than just another contracted employee. If you have passion for creativity and a head for graphic design, you’ll fit into our crowd like a mosquito to a bare leg.

As online sales continue to skyrocket, the demand for good Internet Marketing firms continues to rise.

Our company, Galaxy Interactive Inc is an Internet Marketing Company focused on medium to large corporations and their entire online marketing initiatives. We implement market Research, Sales copy, Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per click marketing and an entire host of online advertising initiatives designed to maximize ROI and compete in any competitive global market place.

Job Description:
- Acquire new accounts.
- Mon through Friday 6AM - 2PM

Requirements:
- The right attitude
- Supreme confidence
- Eager to learn
- A Good Knowledge of Internet Marketing verticals.
- Sales in Internet Marketing an asset but not required.

Assets:
- Sales in an advertising, media or agency type business
- A good understanding of the benefits of Internet Marketing such as SEO, PPC (Pay Per Click) and other advertising initiatives an asset.
- The ability to communicate well with corporate officials
- Experience in Travel & Tourism Industry

Benefits: Very lucrative, unlimited income potential!

We are currently seeking a Web Editor/Production Specialist to join our team. This is a unique position as you will be required to work on-site with one of our clients. This is a one month contract position with the possibility of renewal at the end of the contract term.

No phone calls please - we are hiring because we are busy. We thank everyone for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities:
Update and maintain content on our clients corporate web site; specific responsibilities include:

* Day-to-day production, editorial reviews, updates, page additions and deletions
* Basic CSS cleanup and implementation
* Ensure authors and content owners adhere to web and usability best practices, content guidelines, and corporate style guides

Required Skills & Experience:
* Two years experience writing, editing, and producing content for web sites in a high-volume production environment
* Diploma or degree in communications, English, or journalism
* Experience proofreading and editing copy to adhere to our style guide (knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style preferred)
* Knowledge of web writing best practices and experience rewriting copy to make it more effective for the Web
* Knowledge SEO best practices
* Familiarity with HTML 4 / CSS2
* Excellent organizational and teamwork skills
* Proven oral and written communication skills
* Ability to multi-task and work to tight timelines
* Keen attention to detail
* Experience with Microsoft Office
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment
* Experience with Interwoven Teamsite 6.1 an asset
* Experience with Macromedia DreamWeaver / Fireworks an asset