Associate, Planning

GroupM; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media agency as an Associate in Media Planning, where you will support the Planning team through training and hands-on learning. This entry-level role offers exposure to various media channels and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including parental top-up

Dynamic social environment

Wellness programs supporting a healthy lifestyle

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position supporting the Planning team.
• Passion for marketing and curiosity about media.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing tactical plans supporting the consumer journey.
• Research emerging media and content trends.
• Collaborate with media investments and other teams.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Customer Service

Job description

Whenever and wherever you join us, you open a door to opportunities in media, technology, and innovation. Our success depends on a team invested in our culture, each other's success, and their own growth, making Mindshare Canada the place for the best work of our careers.

Mindshare is seeking an Associate, Media Planning with a passion for marketing and curiosity about media in advertising. This role is part of the planning team and plays a key role in capturing a client’s vision to reach their target audience. Media Planners strategize how brands communicate across various media channels.

The Associate is an entry-level position supporting the Planning team through training programs and on-the-job learning, especially in digital media. You will expand your knowledge and prepare for promotion, gaining familiarity with all aspects of planning.

How you will make an IMPACT :

• Assist in developing tactical plans supporting the consumer journey
• Research emerging media and content trends
• Collaborate with media investments and other teams to ensure ideas are strategically relevant and commercially viable
• Participate in ideation sessions
• Learn syndicated tools, systems, and Mindshare Canada’s approaches
• Investigate new media and technology continuously
• Improve presentation and report writing skills
• Ensure timely team communication
• Contribute to the billing process

What YOU bring :

• Adopt the Mindshare Growth Mindset: adaptability, inclusivity, sincerity, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork
• Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Strong verbal and written communication, including presentation skills
• Excellent time management and workload prioritization
• Proactive, hands-on, highly organized approach
• Ability to foster collaboration across teams
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to learn
• Understanding of budgets, numbers, and mathematical concepts
• Passion for fostering an environment of innovation

What WE bring :

• Global network of resources and career opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including parental top-up
• Dynamic social environment
• Active community engagement and corporate social responsibility
• Wellness programs supporting a healthy lifestyle
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Exposure to strategic partnerships within the agency

ABOUT MINDSHARE :

Founded in Asia in 1997, Mindshare is a WPP startup aiming to revolutionize media. Today, it is a global network with 116 offices in 86 countries and billings of $17.9bn. It is the largest agency within GroupM, WPP's Media Investment Management division.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, committed to creating a safe, respectful work environment. Mindshare encourages qualified candidates to apply and accommodates staff needs during the application process. For accommodations, contact 416 987 5100.

Learn more at www.mindshareworld.com/canada and follow us on Twitter @mindshare, Facebook @MindshareCanada, and LinkedIn @mindshare.