Associate Media Buyer

Wpp; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media seeks a college graduate to support media planning and reporting tasks in a hybrid environment. The role involves managing client schedules in our campaign systems, securing inventory makegoods, and assisting with client presentations.

You will analyze post-buy data, prepare status updates, and contribute to discussions on media opportunities. Collaboration and enthusiasm for learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication.
• Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Works well in a team setting.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Embraces agency core values.
• Desire to learn, develop and progress.

Responsibilities

• Input and track client schedules in campaign management system.
• Secure and confirm makegoods for campaign inventory.
• Generate schedules as needed for client teams.
• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations.
• Analyze and prepare post-buy reports and presentations.
• Prepare status updates for internal meetings and minutes.
• Utilize and understand proprietary research tools for planning/reporting.
• Study demographics to identify target audiences for media vehicles.
• Utilize syndicated research to analyze the competitive landscape.
• Develop agency POVs on media opportunities for client submissions.
• Input data into Campaign Management and Ad Serving platforms.
• Resolve discrepancies in the billing process.
• Attend client meetings and mandatory agency trainings.
• Attend media training programs and vendor presentations.
• Participate in creative brainstorm sessions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and share knowledge.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Multitasking

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Agency values

Learning mindset

Education

College Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

• Input and track client schedules in campaign management system
• Secure and confirm makegoods for campaigninventory
• Generate schedules wherenecessary/appropriate toclientteams
• Assistin the preparation of PowerPointpresentations
• Analyze and prepare post-buy reports andpresentations
• Prepare status updates for internal status meetings, which includes taking minutes and updating statusdocuments
• Utilize and understand proprietary and syndicated research tools used for planning and reportingpurposes
• Study demographic data and consumer profiles toidentifydesired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles andpsychographics
• Utilize syndicated research to help analyze the competitivelandscape
• Develop agency point of views on media opportunities for submission to theclient
• Input data into Campaign Management (i.e.DDS) and Ad Servingplatforms
• Resolve discrepancies within the billingprocess

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Attend client specific and departmentalmeetings
• Attend mandatory Agency Training
• Attend media trainingprograms
• Attend presentations by vendors / potentialvendors
• Participate in creative brainstormsessions
• Proactively keep abreast of industry trends and share knowledge withteam
• Assistin the compilation of marketing and media data to be used as support for implementationdecisions
• Assistin the preparation and rationale of media recommendations and planpresentations

Your Qualifications:

Skills/Attributes:

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates veryhigh levelaccuracy and attention todetail
• Self-starter whodemonstratesinitiative
• Ability to manage multipleprojects
• Works well in a teamsetting
• Thrives in fast pacedenvironment
• Embraces agency corevalues
• Desire to learn, develop andprogress

Experience:

• College Graduate

Knowledge:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Desire to understand the broader media landscape and its impact on campaigns andstrategies

Qualities:

• Digitally Savvy:Personallyuses digital social media,demonstratespassion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc.
• Thrives in teamenvironment
• Entertainment industry experience

Life at WPP Media &Benefits

Our passion forshapingthenexteraof mediaincludesinvestinginouremployeesto helpthemdotheirbestwork, andwe’rejustascommittedtoemployeegrowthasweare toresponsiblemediainvestment. WPP Mediaemployeescantapintothe global WPP Media & WPP networks topursuetheirpassions,growtheirnetworks, andlearnat thecuttingedgeof marketing andadvertising.Wehave avarietyofemployeeresourcegroups and hostfrequentin-officeeventsshowcasingteamwins, sharingthoughtleadership, andcelebratingholidaysandmilestoneevents. Ourbenefitsincludecompetitivemedical, group retirement plans, vision, and dentalinsurance,significantpaidtime off,preferentialpartnerdiscounts, andemployeementalhealthawarenessdays.

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. Webelievethe bestworkhappenswhenwe'retogether, 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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