Assistant Media Buyer

GroupM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Media Buyer to join their dynamic Investment team. This role involves managing media buys, collaborating with the Client Service Team, and ensuring the effective delivery of campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to excel in the media field. With opportunities to learn and grow, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of media buying. If you are ready to take the next step in your media career, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in media buying or related internship is beneficial.
• Strong educational background in media or communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enter buys into proprietary systems for broadcast media.
• Assist with client financials and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Mathematical Competency

Organizational Skills

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Ability to Multi-task

Collaborative Work

Education

College or University Education

Internship in an Agency

Tools

MediaOcean

Prisma

Numeris

Job description

Role Overview:

The Assistant Media Buyer will work within the Investment team to help accomplish the effective delivery of buy recommendations and negotiations in broadcast and potentially digital media for assigned clients.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Enter buys into proprietary systems (MediaOcean and Prisma) and maintain broadcast buys.
2. Ongoing management and stewardship of campaigns.
3. Assist with client financials such as budget reconciliation and management—resolve discrepancies with billing coordinators.
4. Keep up to date on all communications with the Client Service Team including buy authorizations, tracking reports, buy changes, and creative specifications.
5. Post campaigns and monitor campaign delivery.
6. Generate campaign reports—including pre- and post-campaign documents and Masterfiles.
7. Use Mediacom Proprietary tools and measurement software (Numeris).

Skills & Behaviours:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task.
• Must work collaboratively.
• Positive disposition with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and mathematical competency.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career.
• Ability to balance assignments while maintaining a flexible approach.

Education and Experience:

• An internship in an agency is an asset.
• College or university education is preferred.