Assistant, Digital Investment

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Headspace membership

Wellness credits

Technology credits

Savings plan

Job summary

Publicis Media Canada is seeking an Investment Assistant — an entry-level role with thorough on-the-job training in media buying across CTV, OLV, Display and Audio. You will join a collaborative team that values accuracy, math skills, and problem-solving.

You’ll learn to negotiate media buys, manage contracts and invoices, input spends, prepare reports in PowerPoint and Excel, and support campaign reporting. A degree in media or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Media; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment.
• Strong analytical & math proficiency; solid verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in approved executions
• Work with media vendors regarding tactical aspects of the media buy, to assist in facilitating information and answering questions for the buyers
• Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions
• Input media buys
• Actualize media spending
• Assist with financials
• Billing- Media campaign stewardship and reconciliation
• Clearing of invoices
• Manage Proof of performance through POP tracker
• Assist in developing reports in PowerPoint & Excel – routine & custom reports
• Usage of all media related systems

Skills

Analytical skills

Math proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Media

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company description

Publicis Media is one of Canada’s fastest growing Media Agency networks. The secret sauce? A pool of talented individuals who learn from each other (while tapping into global centres of excellence) and transparency at the core of everything we do, from data reporting to billing all the way to agency leadership. The result is a blend of meaningful work for some of Canadas’ favorite brands and endless opportunities to grow for our team members.

Publicis Media has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Overview

The Investment Assistant is an important member of the Investmentteam. This is an entry-level position with in-depth training and on-thejob experience to succeed in the media-buying field. The candidatewill work in a team environment and will learn to negotiate and buymedia in relation to client specific campaign objectives and theoverall competitive landscape in CTV, OLV, Display and Audio.

The Assistant needs to be analytical, math proficient and organized with great attention to detail. The candidate should also be inquisitive and a fast learner and be able to work in a fast paced environment with the ability to meet required deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in approved executions
• Work with media vendors regarding tactical aspects of the media buy, to assist in facilitatinginformation and answering questions for the buyers
• Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions
• Input media buys
• Actualize media spending
• Assist with financials
• Billing- Media campaign stewardship and reconciliation
• Clearing of invoices
• Manage Proof of performance through POP tracker
• Assist in developing reports in PowerPoint & Excel – routine & custom reports
• Usage of all media related systems

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus/preferred
• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
• Strong analytical & math proficiency skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlinesunder pressure
• Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product

Additional information

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary for this position is $40k per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Publicis Media is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted