Coordinator, Planning

dentsu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP program

Paid time off

Job summary

Dentsu in Toronto is seeking a Planning Coordinator to support day-to-day media planning, collaborating with planners and client teams to craft effective campaigns across Canada.

Responsibilities include assisting with media strategies, data-driven analyses, reporting, and coordinating with traffic and delivery teams to ensure accurate execution. The role requires strong MS Office skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders; a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of media planning and research tools is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists media planners in the development of media strategies and tactical POV’s.
• Ensures key information is provided to the media operations and media buying teams throughout the campaign lifecycle.
• Uses media planning and research tools to help develop strategic communications plans based on execution strategy, rationale and buy structure to deliver on campaign goals.
• Works with creative agencies in developing a holistic brand management and marketing planning process.
• Assists with preparing reporting documentation for media planning teams and clients demonstrating the strategy and rationale executed to deliver on campaign goals.
• Works with Traffic Launch and Campaign Delivery teams to ensure flawless implementation of media plans.
• Contributes to the overall campaign strategy and strategies ways to improve and optimize campaign performance to meeting client goals.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Priority management

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Media/Advertising/Business

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description: Our mission is to Drive Business Performance. We use data to create personalized and connected experiences that deliver transformative business outcomes. Our role is to ensure our clients meet their quantifiable business goals every day, consistently, in every market. We are entirely focused on delivering better business results through optimization, creation and analysis across all digital platforms. Our scope ranges from recommending how to use content more effectively to optimizing daily media channel performance and maximizing visibility in eCommerce platforms.

The Planning Coordinator is essential for the day-to-day tactical management of communications planning process. The Planning Coordinator is expected to have knowledge of the media landscape in Canada. The Planning Coordinator is expected to be an active participant on their client accounts and actively contribute ideas and insights to achieve goals and objectives.

Accountabilities

• Assists media planners in the development of media strategies and tactical POV’s.
• Ensures key information is provided to the media operations and media buying teams throughout the campaign lifecycle.
• Uses media planning and research tools to help develop strategic communications plans based on execution strategy, rationale and buy structure to deliver on campaign goals.
• Works with creative agencies in developing a holistic brand management and marketing planning process.
• Assists with preparing reporting documentation for media planning teams and clients demonstrating the strategy and rationale executed to deliver on campaign goals.
• Works with Traffic Launch and Campaign Delivery teams to ensure flawless implementation of media plans.
• Contributes to the overall campaign strategy and strategies ways to improve and optimize campaign performance to meeting client goals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of media planning and research tools is considered a strong asset.

Additional information Vacancy: Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy [Y/N] The salary range for this position is $46k-$48k. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.

AI Disclosure: [dentsu] utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

Location: Toronto Brand: Dentsu Media Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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