We are currently seeking Graphic Artists to join our Production Studio team, to contribute to the critical elements of craftsmanship, precision, quality control and efficiency to Venture’s end creative product.

1. The graphic artist must have a keen appreciation of Venture’s art directors’ and designers’ intentions, and apply a sophisticated facility in layout and typography to the finished product.
2. The artist is responsible for the integrity of Venture’s print files, ensuring that they RIP and print efficiently, separate correctly, contain all necessary elements in formats appropriate for the target presses, are sized correctly, are consistent in layout, text and formatting and are produced on time and on budget.
3. This role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a changing technological environment.

1. Ability to create artwork that conforms to the style and content specifications provided by the Creative/Art Director and Project Managers.
2. In depth knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (CS5/6) and Microsoft Office programs.
3. A strong design sense with outstanding typographic skills and keen eye for details.

1. Able to format and combine text, numerical data, photographs, charts, and other visual graphic elements to produce print-ready material.
2. Knowledge of 4 color, spot and digital printing process and prepress requirements.
3. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities against tight timelines.

1. Flexible and able to adjust to shifting priorities.
2. Maintain photo and logo libraries, as well as final art archives.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. Experience with image retouching is also an asset.
5. Experience with template design for Microsoft PowerPoint and Word would be a bonus.

Full-time positions in our Calgary office, and Contract positions in both our Calgary and Toronto offices, are available.

This role reports to The Director of Marketing Operations. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@venturecommunications.ca .

Venture Communications Ltd. is looking for a senior financial accountant to fill a maternity leave position within the organization. This role is responsible for the set-up, maintenance and monitoring of data in the accounting system. It will ensure reporting, data integrity, system controls and approval processes are all functioning timely and effectively.

1. A team player
2. Excellent computer skills, proficiency in excel, crystal reports, and Microsoft products.
3. Must have 5-10 years' experience working with financial reporting, systems and controls.
4. Problem solving skills are essential to the success of this role.
5. Experience with report writing,
6. Familiarity with Oracle databases and Enterprise Agency Suite software would also be definite assets.

1. Assist with preparation and review of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
2. Perform month end account reconciliations and analysis;
3. Assist with the accounts payable cycle; reviewing organizational cash flow and vendor payments and performing analysis as necessary;
4. Support the accounting manager in the review and close of the monthly billing process ensuring timeliness of monthly invoicing;
5. Maintain the various modules of the “agency accounting suite” software system, updating system records, and troubleshooting system issues as they arise; and,
6. Work closely with the accounting manager on reporting and analysis projects as assigned.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@venturecommunications.ca

We are currently seeking a Group Account Director to join our Calgary team, to manage a roster of top tier clients. This role is a key senior client management position at the agency, responsible for managing strategic marketing initiatives and driving new business for some of our largest clients, and leading a team of senior/junior account managers.

1. Responsible for key Venture customer accounts, with a focus on partnering with our senior clients, building customer loyalty, maintaining customer relationships and generating additional service opportunities;
2. Drive excellence across the agency in our client deliverables, from strategy through to creative product and execution;
3. Ownership against profitability targets, revenue forecasting and management, as well as overseeing reporting and estimating for client accounts;
4. Actively follow the Venture process for delivering marketing programs. Oversee ongoing client communications and provide senior level client management support as required to resolve any issues to a mutually satisfactory manner. Manage the relationship in a professional, ethical and disciplined manner;
5. Lead and manage account and project management direct reports, own responsibility for upholding Venture standards in client management and project execution for our client's marketing initiatives.  Onboard, train and mentor team members as required, motivating the team towards continued excellence in deliverables and client service;
6. Work with other teams to integrate Venture's offerings into a holistic approach based on the customers' needs;
7. Work closely with the strategic planner our clients and co-share the execution of the strategic plan;
8. Lead business development efforts, including creation RFP responses, pitches, and new business meetings with prospective clients; always thinking about how we can better serve clients and grow their business;
9. Responsible for client satisfaction metrics, client acquisition goals, and profit goals.

1. 10+ years of related agency experience with proven ability as a self-starter and client relationship leader; 
2. Demonstrate bigger picture understanding of client's marketing strategy and ability to communicate how current insights/tactics associate with longer-term strategy objectives;
3. Proven ability to lead and foster client relationships at the C-suite; demonstrated experience in pitching and closing new business for major brands across multiple verticals;
4. Ability to take complex ideas and explain to clients;
5. 7+ years of online marketing, direct marketing and/or related strategy work including campaign development and performance analyses; 
6. Proven experience in managing teams of people, and in working cross-functionally across an organization;
7. Excellent interpersonal skills, including extremely strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. 

This role will be located in the Calgary office, and will report to the President. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@venturecommunications.ca

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Toronto office. This role will interact with Client Marketing and other team members from across the agency, and lead successful delivery of online and offline projects for our clients.

Core Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the successful development of both online and offline projects, working with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team of resources to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on budget with complete accuracy.
2. Planning, scheduling and control of all project activities toward these objectives, applying technical, theoretical and managerial skills to satisfy project requirements, while building positive professional relationships with clients and associates
3. Working with team members to estimate new project work for new or current clients, including change management elements on active projects.  Manage estimation, budgeting, and other financial elements via financial tools and processes used at Venture.
4. Development of specification requirements for projects as needed
5. Quality assurance and proof-reading of all project work
6. Practices project management principles, methods and techniques; recommends process/procedural improvements.
7. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Desired skills and experience:

1. 5+ years of work related experience required, in role(s) that required careful data reporting, analysis and data collection from multiple, varied sources
2. Experience in managing projects budgets and schedules for: Print, Broadcast (Television, Radio), Direct Mail, Websites, Digital Marketing – Online Display & Rich Media, Email, Social Media and CRM projects
3. Proven experience in and successful management of projects with cross-functional teams (Client Marketing, Creative, Production, Strategy, Media, Interactive and Events)
4. A deep understanding of print production, broadcast production, website development methodologies and experience in managing websites in multiple programming languages (HTML, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP and Flash) is an asset
5. Strong understanding and continuous execution of the fundamentals of project management, including: Scoping Project Specifications, Scheduling, Risk Management, Issue Management, Change Management, etc.  PMP or CAMP certifications preferred.
6. Expert in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
7. Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@venturecommunications.ca.

We are currently looking to add a Web Analyst to our Strategic Planning team. This role will interact with Media and Digital team members across the agency, providing insights, analysis, and reporting on data from various web analytics sources for our clients. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Performs regular analytics duties for a number of client accounts, including data collection/gathering of referrals, media performance, lead generation and conversions.
2. Develops complex templates and reports based on analytics data for recurring measurement reporting.
3. Performs thorough analysis using broad experience with web analytics and user patterns.
4. Client-facing; writes non-technical recommendations for business decision makers and can clearly explain them verbally.
5. Builds comprehensive reports/presentations and can articulate them to non-technical stakeholders.
6. Recommends process/procedural improvements.
7. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Desired skills and experience:

1. 3+ years of work related experience required, in role(s) that required careful data reporting, analysis and data collection from multiple, varied sources
2. Demonstrated exposure to Omniture, Unica and Google Analytics
3. Strong visual design skills for use in creating complex report templates that look great in Excel, PowerPoint and related tools
4. Passion for measurement and data analysis that leads to improved creative and campaign performance
5. Ability to determine unique and creative solutions to problems within a rapid development environment
6. Ability to work well independently or within a team, especially cross-functional teams
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This position will report to the Senior Strategic Planner at Venture Communications. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@venturecommunications.ca.

We are currently looking for a Director of Project Management / Marketing Operations to join our Calgary team and lead the Production Studio and Project Management disciplines at the agency, responsible for the PMO, print, broadcast and digital production processes, as well as resource management.

Core Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Lead and manage project managers across the agency, who are responsible for the successful development of both online and offline projects, working with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team of resources to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on budget with complete accuracy.
2. Managing the Production Studio team at the agency, ensuring quality work flows smoothly through the studio team in a timely manner.
3. Setting standards and processes for the project management discipline for planning, scheduling and control of all project activities toward these objectives, applying technical, theoretical and managerial skills to satisfy project requirements, while building positive professional relationships with clients and associates.
4. Working with team members to estimate new project work for new or current clients, including change management elements on active projects. 
5. Manage resourcing of talent from all disciplines from across the agency to ensure projects are staffing in an efficient and effective manner; partnering with discipline leads to determine need for contractors and management of those contractors. Lead and continuously improve the resource estimation, scheduling, and other Project Management and financial processes and tools used at Venture.
6. Train teams on project management principles, methods and techniques; recommends process/procedural improvements.
7. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Desired skills and experience:

1. 10+ years of agency and/or project management experience.
2. 7+ years of work related experience required, in management roles leading project and/or studio teams.
3. Experience in managing projects, budgets, and schedules for: Print, Broadcast (Television, Radio), Direct Mail, Websites, Digital Marketing – Online Display & Rich Media, Email, Social Media and CRM projects.
4. Proven experience in and successful management of projects with cross-functional teams (Client Marketing, Creative, Production, Strategy, Media, Interactive and Events).
5. A deep understanding of print production, broadcast production, website development methodologies and experience in managing websites in multiple programming languages (HTML, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP and Flash) is an asset.
6. Expert understanding and continuous execution of the fundamentals of project management, including: Scoping Project Specifications, Scheduling, Risk Management, Issue Management, Change Management, etc.  PMP or CAMP certifications preferred.
7. Expert in MS Project, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
8. Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.

This role reports to the President, and will be located in our Calgary office. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@venturecommunications.ca.