Digital Account Coordinator

at  AKA New Media

Company Description
A.K.A. New Media Inc (AKA) is a leading interactive agency that has been developing complex web properties leading organizations since 1997. Since its inception, A.K.A. has exemplified a passionate commitment to providing the highest quality communication and technical solutions with a particular focus in the not-for-profit sector. We seek opportunities of social impact and maintain immense pride in all of the solutions and services we provide.
To learn more about AKA, please visit www.akanewmedia.com
Job Description
The Opportunity: A.K.A. New Media Inc. (AKA), has an immediate requirement for an experienced, focused, organized, and energetic Digital Account Coordinator to join our team to provide account and project management support. Hybrid remote/office schedule possible.
If you have a passion for building relationships, have a go-getter personality with strong communication skills, strong project management capabilities, who excels at finding win-win situations, are inspired by the thought of providing companies and not-for-profit organizations with the best online solutions possible, and want to be part of a dynamic and emerging company, read on and apply!

RELEVANT ASSETS AND EXPERIENCE:

Not-for-profit and fundraising
Web development
Project management
Sales, including prospecting and cold-calling
Knowledge of digital marketing
Additional Information
For additional information please visit www.AKANewMedia.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Account Coordination - Support project discovery & reflection, capturing meeting minutes, content and asset gathering; Setting, and managing client expectations, update management; Seeking new opportunities with existing clients, keeping detailed and accurate client accounts.
Client Relations - Proactively maintaining and deepening ongoing client relationships
Project Management - Managing and tracking the status of project plans, scope and budgets; Managing budget control reports/project tracking reports; Supporting and managing project team members, managing quality of projects, etc.
Client Strategy Development - Participating in the research and discovery phases of projects; Developing reflection documents and writing creative briefs
Client Training - Training clients on the use of Content Management Systems and other web related best-practices.
Communications - Supporting the creation of content for e-Newsletters, corporate website and industry publications
General Marketing Support - Gathering client testimonials, success metrics, support writing/editing/contributing to AKA’s marketing efforts, etc.
Business Development - Support A.K.A.’s business development efforts
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications
1+ years of digital account and project management experience (agency experience is preferred)
Proven time and priority management skills; Able to manage tasks efficiently and to multi-task
Ability to manage client expectations, requests, and challenges calmly, effectively, and professionally
Ability to seek new opportunities for clients
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Well-versed and passionate about technology and communications, with emphasis on Internet-based technology and we development (i.e. Social media, web design, etc.)
Outgoing, energetic, with strong interpersonal, team and customer service skills
Post-secondary degree or diploma is preferred - preferably in the fields of Business, Marketing, Communications, or Technology
Strong experience with Microsoft Office Tools
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to evolving needs quickly, and willing to self-teach as required (i.e., Using online help guides, etc.)
Some knowledge of website maintenance (whether for clients or personal)