Assistant Media Buyer Toronto, Ontario

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 Investment team. This dynamic role involves supporting the effective delivery of media buy recommendations and negotiations, primarily in broadcast and potentially digital media. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, managing campaigns and client financials while ensuring accurate and timely reporting. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for media, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an agency is a plus.
• Preferred education in College or University.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering buy recommendations and negotiations for clients.
• Manage campaigns and client financials including budget reconciliation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Mathematical Competency

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

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:

• Enter buys into proprietary system (MediaOcean and Prisma) and maintain broadcast buys
• Ongoing management and stewardship of campaigns
• Assist with client financials such as budget reconciliation and budget management –resolve discrepancies with billing coordinators
• Keep up to date on all communications with the Client Service Team including buy authorizations, tracking reports, buy changes, creative specifications etc.
• Post campaigns and monitor campaign delivery
• Generate campaign reports – including pre and post documents, Masterfiles
• Use Mediacom Proprietary tool and other 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
• Detail, accuracy and mathematical competency a must
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Solid organizational skills
• Driven desire to develop and excel in media career
• Ability to balance assignments while maintaining a flexible approach

Education and Experience:

• Internship in an agency is an asset.
• College or University education preferred.