Assistant, Media Planner

Publicisgroupe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media and advertising seeks a Media Assistant to join their Planning team in Toronto. This role focuses on insights-driven results and offers comprehensive training. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing to impactful media strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proven success in studies and previous employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and executing media plans across all media types.
• Support development and organization of data for plans.
• Communicate with clients about media plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Math proficiency

Creative problem-solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job 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.