Marketing Associate, Canada (12-month rotational program)

Job Description

Summary

Posted: Jun 16, 2022 Weekly Hours: 37.5 Role Number: 200385215 Do you have a passion for Apple products, an openness to learn and curiosity for the world around you? Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences very quickly! The people who work here have innovated entire industries with Apple products - bring your passion and dedication and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Apple’s Canadian Marketing team is looking to discover the next great cohort of creators and problem solvers, with a 12-month rotational program, based in Toronto. As a Canadian Marketing Associate you’ll have a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and gain valuable work experience across our three main groups in Marketing: Product Marketing, Marketing Communications and Public Relations. You’ll have the chance to work across a diverse range of products and services from iPhone to Mac, Apple Music, App Store and more. You'll discover that people are at the heart of Apple. Throughout the year you’ll be supported by mentors and managers who want you to succeed. You’ll collaborate with some of the best minds in the world, you’ll learn from them, but they expect to learn from you, too. To apply, please submit a 'Writing Sample Document' answering the questions in the 'Additional Requirements' section below. You have the option to upload a CV as well, but it isn't required to apply. We believe that when we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives - together. We foster an inclusive culture and ensure equitable pay and equal opportunity for all. You don’t need a degree or prior experience in marketing for this role. We are looking for the following skills:

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Curious - we’re looking for someone who asks why, a lot. It’s about being inquisitive in pursuit of excellence, and never feeling like you’ve figured it all out.
• Collaborative - to be successful you need to want to know people - understand what they care about and effectively work together to accomplish shared goals.
• Determined - you’ll need to dig deep and inspire others to strive to deliver the best work of your life.
• Flexible - to be truly innovative, you’ll be required to consider a variety of options and continually adapt and modify your approach, in a world where no two days are ever the same.
• Passionate - you’ll play a meaningful role to what really matters at Apple, and be fully supported to deliver your best work.

Description

Description During your rotation you’ll work with a range of business units including: Product Marketing is responsible for defining Apple’s product story to consumers, and representing consumer needs to Apple teams. Here you’ll see what it takes to introduce a new product to market, learn how to monitor performance, drive and support adoption, analyze and present key findings to critical collaborators. Corporate Communications and Public Relations lead and develop Apple’s narrative with media and content creators and influencers. You’ll hone your skills to develop local media relationships and contribute to coverage that drives interest and changes behaviour. You’ll help to build relationships with creatives and tastemakers to ensure Apple’s products are always at the intersection of technology and culture. Marketing Communications is responsible for the voice of Apple across all paid and owned media including apple.com, advertising, social, Apple Retail, and Channel partners. Here you’ll learn about the Apple brand, how we craft creative stories about our products, how much we care about the details of our campaigns and how we measure success. At the end of the program you’ll have a brilliant Marketing foundation and will be able to apply for available roles at Apple.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience Not required

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Important things to note:
• - You are able to commit to a 12-month program starting September 2022.
• - You will need to have the right to work in Canada.
• - This role will be predominantly based in the Toronto office, but some international travel may be required.
• - In order for your application to be considered, please submit a 'Writing Sample' document answering the below questions. These questions are an opportunity to think differently, creatively and draw inspiration from the world around you. Please upload your answers as a 'Writing Sample' in order to make your application.
• - We’ll review every response at face value, not based on your experience or qualifications in a CV.
• - Please limit your word count to a total of maximum 1,000 words to cover all questions.
• QUESTIONS:
• 1. Where did you hear about the Marketing Associate program?
• 2. Why are you interested in this program? What do you want for your future career?
• 3. What's happening in Canada that really excites you right now?
• 4. Share a recent Apple announcement that interested you, why?
• 5. Tell us about a product or service you use* which has had a positive impact on how you live your life. And how might you improve it to have greater impact in other people's lives too?
• *It doesn’t need to be an Apple product or service. You do not need to disclose any personal sensitive information when answering this question.