Should I work agency or in house? This is a question I get asked a lot - from in house marketers who are curious about #agencylife, from agency folks who are wondering if the grass is greener on the other side, and from students or new grads who are charting their first career steps. I started out agency side… then worked in house… then back at an agency… then in house for seven years… and now I’m back where I started (kind of). And the answer I feel super qualified to share is that they’re both my favourite. I love the hustle of agency work. I love the challenge of working with a larger group of creative folks who are constantly pushing each other and collaborating and sharing what they learn. I love the diversity of work that comes from digging into different markets and audiences and industries. I love learning at scale and seeing right away what’s working - or what isn’t - across several campaigns, and then immediately having the chance to try a new idea. I also love working in house. I love digging really deep into an industry and getting to know one company’s target audience better than I know myself. I love the data. I love the accountability. I love working with teams of people who do wildly different jobs than mine, and partnering with them to get things done. I love the rhythm and the cycle of a business. I love the challenge of growing and maintaining a brand, and trying to innovate new marketing ideas within that. And then - nearly two decades into my career - I discovered a third option: working at a niche agency. At Metric Marketing, we work primarily with private and independent schools - from across North America and beyond - which means that I have the luxury of enjoying all the perks of agency work while also getting a chance to deep dive into an industry. We are also an agency that lives and breathes data, which adds so much context and colour to the creative work we do. I could talk about all the nuances of this forever, but in the end, what I’ve found is that it’s the best of both worlds. Really, it’s a brand new world. And isn’t uncovering a secret, better, third option to a ‘this or that’ binary question the most creative answer anyway? I guess it's not a secret anymore. Want to join us? We’re hiring for a number of roles at the moment - including Marketing Strategist, Digital Marketing Specialist, and Account Executive. Learn more and find out how to apply on our website:
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6moHi Lindsay, I would love to become a part of this great time if there is any opportunity as a part time position right now.