Assistant Media Planner

Wavemaker; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Media Planner to drive growth through innovative media strategies. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to support the team in preparing budgets, analyzing consumer data, and managing client requests. You'll collaborate with experienced Planner/Buyers, gaining insights into media planning and proprietary tools. If you're passionate about emerging media and eager to learn, this is your chance to join a dynamic team committed to making waves in the advertising world. Embrace the challenge and grow your career with us!

Qualifications

• Digitally savvy and passionate about emerging media and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day client requests and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare budgets and analyze mid/post-buy reports.

Skills

Google Analytics

Media Basics

Microsoft Office Suite

DDS

Infosys

Vividata

Tools

Prisma

Mediaocean

Ad Serving Platforms

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Overview

We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world’s most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.

Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.

Our 7,200 People Across 88 Markets Provoke Growth For Some Of The World’s Leading Brands And Businesses. Our Attitude Of Positive Provocation Is Enabled By:

• deep knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• confidence to challenge what’s gone before
• the support to go further than we thought possible

We are part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company.

About The Role

The Assistant Planner is responsible for supporting the team with tasks such as preparing budgets, resolving billing discrepancies, analysis/reporting, media POVs, and media proposals. They will assist the team and work closely with Planner/Buyers to manage daily and ongoing projects while developing knowledge on research, planning, and proprietary tools.

Your Impact

• Handle day-to-day client requests
• Review vendor contracts for accuracy
• Generate schedules for client teams
• Assist in preparing PowerPoint presentations
• Analyze and prepare mid and post-buy reports and presentations
• Prepare status updates for internal meetings, including taking minutes and updating documents
• Utilize proprietary and syndicated research tools for planning and reporting
• Study demographic data and consumer profiles to identify target audiences
• Use syndicated research to analyze the competitive landscape
• Develop agency points of view on media opportunities for client submission
• Input data into Prisma/Mediaocean and Ad Serving platforms
• Resolve billing discrepancies

Your Qualifications

• Digitally savvy; passionate about emerging media and tools like Google Analytics
• Understanding of media basics and concepts
• Proficient with DDS, Infosys, Microsoft Office Suite, Vividata, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Your Skills And Abilities

• Curious with a passion for emerging media and analytics
• Interested in learning holistic media strategy and planning
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively

About Wavemaker

We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world’s most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.

Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.

Our 7,600 People Across 90 Markets Provoke Growth For Some Of The World’s Leading Brands And Businesses. Our Attitude Of Positive Provocation Is Enabled By:

• deep knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• confidence to challenge what’s gone before
• the support to go further than we thought possible

We are part of GroupM, WPP’s global media investment management company. Discover more on wavemakerglobal.com, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

GroupM and all of its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that serves global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together.

Additional Details

• Requisition ID: 28312
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Advertising, Strategy/Planning, Marketing
• Industries: Advertising Services, Marketing Services, Technology, Internet

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