Assistant Media Planner , Mekanism

pluscompany; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work models

Generous vacation? Not stated

Office perks

Job summary

Mekanism, part of Plus Company, is seeking an Assistant Media Planner in Toronto to join a collaborative team. You will support media planning, budgeting, and vendor relations, collaborating with planners, buyers and vendors across campaigns. This role offers a dynamic environment with growth opportunities.

You will gain exposure to RFP processes, data analysis, and emerging media opportunities while contributing to client success in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Willing to continually learn and stay ahead of the new media curve.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Attention to detail required and comfortable dealing with data on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain media library and keep media kit files up-to-date.
• Build rapport with media vendor representatives and manage agency/client relations on an ongoing basis.
• Execute and manage the Request for Proposal + Media Purchase Authorization processes.
• Assist with tracking media expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance.
• Collaborate with media team members to resolve media billing issues.
• Collect data and assist in writing competitive reports.
• Assist with smaller proposal evaluations and client media plans.
• Researching and developing POVs on new and emerging media opportunities within the media landscape.
• Budget and media cost tracking and analysis.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

comScore

Job description

Who We Are

Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.

With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile in Canada.

Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit Mekanism.com.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $40,000 – $45,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for a new vacancy.

Assistant Media Planner

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly collaborative team and the opportunity to manage a client directly. You will work directly with media planners, buyers and advertising vendors.

what you’ll do.

• maintain our media library and keep media kit files up-to-date
• build rapport with media vendor representatives and manage agency/client relations on an ongoing basis
• execute and manage the Request for Proposal + Media Purchase Authorization processes
• assist with tracking media expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance
• collaborate with media team members to resolve media billing issues
• collect data and assist in writing competitive reports
• assist with smaller proposal evaluations and client media plans
• researching and developing POVs on new and emerging media opportunities within the media landscape
• budget and media cost tracking and analysis

what you bring to the table.

• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
• Willing to continually learn and stay ahead of the new media curve
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation abilities
• Attention to detail required and comfortable dealing with data on a regular basis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with media platforms such as comScore (a major plus)

what’s in it for you.

• The chance to work at an innovative, award winning agency.
• We know when to work hard and play hard.
• We work in a space where our creative minds run free.
• We have each other’s back, through thick and thin.
• Our clients trust and believe in creativity.
• You’ll find yourself challenged to go beyond your comfort zone.
• You might hear the occasional barking at the office. There are several furry friends in the Jungle office
• We have a rooftop patio with space to breathe.

What’s in it for you:

We Value The ‘whole You’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.

• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.

• Maternity leave top up program.

Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on (09/30/2026)

We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview.

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates, our interviewers are supported by an AI tool that securely takes notes during the conversation

Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Mekanismwhat it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

By joining Mekanism, you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.

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