Assistant Media Planner

WPP Media Limited; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision and dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media Limited in Montreal is seeking an Associate to support the Planning team and grow through structured training programs, with hands-on learning in digital planning and media strategies.

You will expand knowledge of consumer journeys, market trends, and syndicated tools while contributing to ideation sessions, presentations, and reports. The role follows a hybrid office approach with ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload with tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self-driven with hands-on, highly organized approach.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing tactical plans supporting the consumer journey.
• Research market trends in emerging media and content development.
• Collaborate with media investments team to ensure strategic relevance and commercial viability.
• Participate in ideation sessions beyond client scope.
• Develop knowledge of syndicated tools and Mindshare Canada tools and approaches.
• Attend training and industry presentations to grow expertise.
• Investigate new media and technology developments.
• Improve presentation and report writing capabilities.
• Ensure timely team communications to all participants.
• Contribute to the billing process.

Skills

presentation skills

communication skills

time management

initiative

collaboration

budgets

customer service

adaptability

teamwork

detail oriented

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

The Associate is our first level position providing support to the Planning team while learning through established training programs and on-the-job training especially in the area of digital. You will be responsible for expanding your knowledge in preparation for promotion and increase your familiarity with all aspects of planning.

How you will make an impact

• Assist in developing the tactical plans that support the consumer journey experience
• Research market trends in emerging media and content development
• Work with media investments team and other partners to ensure that the idea is strategically relevant and commercially viable
• Participate in ideation sessions (that are not necessarily on their specific client base)
• Develop thorough knowledge of syndicated tools and systems as well as Mindshare Canada tools and approaches
• Develop industry experience and knowledge and actively attend all training and industry presentations
• Ongoing investigation of new media and technology
• Continue to hone presentation and report writing skills
• Ensure team communications are delivered in a timely manner to all participating members
• Contribute to the billing process

What you bring

• Embraces the Mindshare Growth Mindset by exhibiting adaptability, inclusivity, sincerity, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork
• Exceptional organizational skills, and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills; proven ability to prioritize and organize workload, and operate under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Showcase a natural gift for grasping concepts quickly and making good judgments
• Ability to work on own initiative; pre-emptive and proactive; constantly thinking ahead; demonstrating a hands-on and highly organized approach to all tasks
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced work environment effectively
• Strong capability in customer service skills and communications
• Comfortable with ambiguity - flexible and adaptable with a willingness to learn and assist wherever needed
• Comfortable working with budgets/numbers and a strong understanding of mathematical concepts
• The desire to create and contribute to an environment where ‘innovation as usual’ thrives in everyday work

What we bring

• Exposure to a global network of resources and career opportunities
• Great social environment where we work hard and play hard
• Corporate social responsibility, actively participating to create a better community
• Agency that values wellness with programs that contribute to a healthy lifestyle
• The opportunity to create and contribute to an environment where ‘Innovation as usual’ thrives in everyday work
• We foster a growth mindset by exhibiting adaptability, inclusivity, sincerity, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork
• Extensive learning, training and development opportunities
• Exposure to strategic partnership across agency

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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