Assistant, Media Planner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media Assistant to join their dynamic Planning team in Toronto. This role offers comprehensive training and hands-on experience, focusing on insights-driven results that enhance client campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and math skills, along with a knack for creative problem-solving. You'll collaborate with planners and clients, manage media contracts, and contribute to impactful media strategies. Join a diverse and supportive environment that values individual contributions and fosters career growth opportunities in the exciting world of media and advertising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent communication abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and executing media plans across various media types.
• Support data organization for plans and recommendations.
• Communicate with clients about media plans and facilitate information sharing.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Math Proficiency

Creative Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company description

Starcom is part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans Windsor, Toronto, and Montreal offices. We love media and advertising, viewing planning and buying as an art supported by data-driven science.

Our core belief is that human experiences drive impact through tangible results. We aim to understand our clients’ businesses and consumer motivations deeply, designing experiences that lead to meaningful actions—Move People, Move Business.

We are recognized as a great employer with accolades such as:

• Great Places to Work certified (two consecutive years)
• Ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
• 2022 Media Agency of the Year
• 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist

As part of Publicis Media Canada, we foster a diverse, supportive environment with ample career growth opportunities, respecting individual contributions and opinions.

Overview

The Media Assistant is a vital member of the Planning team, focusing on insights-driven, measurable results. They receive comprehensive training and develop skills through hands-on experience. Key skills include analytical thinking, math proficiency, creative problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist planners and supervisors in managing and executing media plans across all media types.
• Support the development and organization of data for plans and recommendations.
• Communicate with local clients regarding tactical aspects of media plans and facilitate information sharing.
• Manage contracts, insertion orders, and revisions with media vendors.
• Input non-broadcast/OLV media buys and reconcile discrepancies, including actualizing media spend.
• Assist with billing processes.
• Update blocking charts, budgets, and summaries.
• Support media research and coordinate with creative teams as needed.
• Update competitive media reports and assist with presentation materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications.
• Proven success during post-secondary studies and previous employment.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Technical proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work output.

Additional information

Starcom is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide a welcoming environment that values all aspects of diversity, attracts top talent, and sets industry standards. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs upon request. For questions or accommodations, please contact our recruiter. We appreciate all candidates' interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.