--- title: 'Associate, Brand Strategy (CA Lottery) at Canvas Worldwide' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-brand-strategy-ca-lottery-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-49pj2mm6pksg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-31' --- # Associate, Brand Strategy (CA Lottery) at Canvas Worldwide - **Company:** Canvas Worldwide - **Location:** El Segundo, CA - **Compensation:** $48k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/canvasww/b8b366f6-9b6a-4762-9367-01cd2fa9aa65 ## Job description Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas. Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…). Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading. ## The Role Assist in the development and execution of strategic multimedia plans and marketing recommendations. Contribute across the campaign lifecycle including research, planning, implementation, and stewardship. ## Responsibilities Overall - Manage assigned Strategy deliverables and follow established processes through completion. - Ensure deadlines are met and proactively communicate when timing or priorities may need to shift. - Support Strategy deliverables including media flowchart and deck updates, data pulls and analysis, budget maintenance, approval documentation, and thorough, timely media-specific meeting recaps. - Represent Canvas Worldwide professionally with clients and across the industry. Research & Planning - Build proficiency in tools and data sources used by the Strategy team. - Utilize planning tools to help generate insights and support recommendations. - Validate data and source information, ensuring recommendations are supported by clear rationale before incorporating into client-facing materials. - Develop working knowledge of the client’s brand, products, audiences, KPIs, media strategy, and business priorities. Implementation - Manage Strategy-owned campaign execution following plan approval, including preparation and routing of required approvals, tracking numbers, investment specifications, activation forms, and related documentation. - Ensure Strategy deliverables and handoffs contain complete and accurate information before being routed to Investment, Activation, Analytics, Finance, partner agencies, or other teams. - Maintain accurate campaign budgets and support budget reconciliation and billing readiness. - Organize campaign documentation so information, approvals, and historical materials can be easily retrieved. Stewardship - Work collaboratively with internal agency teams, clients, partner agencies, and media partners. - Respond to requests and acknowledge communications in a timely manner. - Proactively communicate the status of assigned deliverables and flag risks, missing inputs, or issues that could affect timely completion. - Participate actively in meetings and communicate relevant decisions and information back to the Strategy team. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and precision. - Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities. - Strong follow-through and ability to take assigned work through completion. - Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, research answers, and identify when escalation is appropriate. - Ability to receive feedback, apply direction, and build increasing independence. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to learn media planning and research tools. - Comfortable working with data, budgets, spreadsheets, presentations, and detailed documentation. - Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with multiple internal and external stakeholders. - Interest in media, advertising, consumer behavior, research, and strategy. - Experience with or interest in multicultural media and marketing is a plus. - Team-oriented, proactive, curious, and willing to learn. Travel Requirements - Little to none Salary and Benefits Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO. Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office. In-Office Work Schedule This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week. Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring ## About Canvas Worldwide ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Canvas Worldwide is an independent, full-service media agency that helps brands of all sizes think differently about their media investment through data-informed, tech-powered, creative, and transparent strategies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States (dual headquarters in New York, NY) - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed (leadership includes CEO Paul Woolmington) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising Services (Media Agency) - **Target customers**: B2B — brands of all sizes seeking innovative media strategy, investment, analytics, and consultancy. - **Mission or purpose**: “Challenge the Comfortable” — to help brands achieve great outcomes by defying conventional thinking and delivering business outcomes, not just media solutions. ## Products & Services Canvas Worldwide offers a full suite of agency capabilities, organized into four core areas: - **[Media Strategy]**: Brand strategy, performance strategy, retail strategy, consumer insights, influencer creative optimization, holistic business consulting. - **[Media Investment]**: Branded content, biddable media, paid social, local markets, standalone OOH & traffic, sports portfolio management, digital transformation. - **[AdOps]**: Automation, data infrastructure, dynamic creative serving, cookie deprecation solutions, fraud prevention & brand safety. - **[Analytics]**: Data storytelling, predictive modeling, closed-loop attribution, media mix models (MMMs), dashboards, data management infrastructure. Additionally, the agency offers back-of-house services including AI-powered solutions, technology, business development, marketing, PR, and legal support. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Employees: 442 (as of 2026, +3.7% YoY) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; notable clients include major automotive brands (Hyundai, Kia) and others. - **Growth Signals**: - Named one of *Ad Age’s 2026 Top 10 Best Places to Work* - Named *Adweek Breakthrough Agency of the Year* and *Campaign US Media Agency of the Year* - 56,723 LinkedIn followers (+3.8% YoY) - Active job postings: 17 (+750% YoY) - Six offices across the US: Los Angeles (HQ), New York (HQ), Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas ## Competitive Advantages - **Independent & transparent**: Full transparency in media investment, no holding company conflicts. - **Culture-driven**: Recognized as a top workplace, emphasizing “Challenge the Comfortable” ethos. - **Data & tech-powered**: Sizable analytics and AI practice (e.g., Applied AI and Research Technology team). - **Full-service breadth**: From strategy to investment to analytics, all under one roof. - **Client loyalty**: Strong relationships with major automotive accounts and other brands. ## Strategic Focus - Continued investment in AI-powered solutions and data infrastructure. - Expansion of analytics and predictive modeling capabilities. - Deepening client relationships through holistic business consulting, moving beyond traditional media planning. - Hybrid work model (in-office and remote) across US offices. - Talent acquisition and retention, especially in analytics, programmatic, and strategy. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Challenge the Comfortable” mindset; named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work 2026; DEI Council; annual OneCanvas celebration. - **Work model**: Hybrid — roles in New York and El Segundo (LA) as well as other offices; flexible. - **Benefits**: Unlimited PTO, learning & development programs, mentoring programs, best-in-class benefits. - **Engineering/Culture**: Applied AI and research technology team; data-driven environment; exposure to cutting-edge analytics and media technology. - **Career growth**: Many open roles across departments (Analytics, Programmatic, Strategy, Finance); salary ranges provided (e.g., Media Finance Analyst ~$65k, Paid Search Specialist ~$63k). ## Sources 1. [canvasworldwide.com](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/) – Company overview, capabilities, leadership 2. [canvasworldwide.com/who-we-are](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/who-we-are) – Office locations, executive team 3. [canvasworldwide.com/work-at-canvas](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/work-at-canvas) – Culture, benefits, awards 4. [jobs.lever.co/canvasww](https://jobs.lever.co/canvasww) – Current job openings, hiring process 5. [linkedin.com/company/canvas-worldwide](https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvas-worldwide) – Employee count, growth, reviews, salary data, recent departures ## Other roles at Canvas Worldwide - [IT Support Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/it-support-analyst-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-jf550kcctrpx) — El Segundo, CA - [Specialist, Paid Social Digital Advertising](https://feeny.ai/job/specialist-paid-social-digital-advertising-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-mk6q6ybs0ag6) — El Segundo, CA - [Specialist, Paid Search (Auto)](https://feeny.ai/job/specialist-paid-search-auto-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-1ks2ptq1cf06) — El Segundo, CA - [Associate, Brand Strategy (2026 Auto)](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-brand-strategy-2026-auto-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-zga4aqw72j3b) — El Segundo, CA - [Associate, Paid Social (MGM)](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-paid-social-mgm-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-0dffp718ghp4) — El Segundo, CA - [Supervisor, Analytics](https://feeny.ai/job/supervisor-analytics-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-5fdvh68fxm5z) — El Segundo, CA - [Senior Analyst, Analytics](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-analyst-analytics-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-q4nt8b4txz20) — El Segundo, CA - [VP, Strategy- Audience and Channel Planning](https://feeny.ai/job/vp-strategy-audience-and-channel-planning-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-qvfnxhjzv12w) — El Segundo, CA - [Specialist, Digital Media Planning (Auto 2026)](https://feeny.ai/job/specialist-digital-media-planning-auto-2026-canvas-worldwide-new-york-q588k6fqav54) — New York, NY - [Specialist, Platforms & Technology](https://feeny.ai/job/specialist-platforms-technology-canvas-worldwide-el-segundo-bqbchm974trj) — El Segundo, CA