Data-Driven Media Planner Assistant

Publicis Groupe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Your World

Long weekends

Wellness benefits

Birthday leave

Learning & Development

Mobility within Publicis Groupe

Job summary

Starcom in Canada is seeking a Media Assistant to join the Planning team. You will assist Planners and Supervisors in executing media plans across all channels, while organizing data and supporting day-to-day media operations.

You’ll interact with local clients, manage contracts, and help with billing, budgets and reporting. A strong analytical mindset and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications.
• Proven track record of success in academics or work.
• Strong quantitative & analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planners and Supervisors in managing and executing media plans across all media.
• Develop and organize data to support plans and recommendations.
• Communicate with local Field clients on tactical aspects of media plans.
• Manage contracts/insertion orders and revisions with media Vendors.
• Input non-broadcast/OLV media buys and reconcile spending.
• Assist with billing, budgeting and performance reporting.
• Update blocking charts, budgets and summaries; support day‑to‑day research.
• Coordinate with creative account teams and support presentation materials.
• Update competitive media reports and provide technical support.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Verbal & written comms

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in advertising/marketing/communications

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Starcom in Canada is seeking a Media Assistant to join the Planning team. You will assist Planners and Supervisors in executing media plans across all channels, while organizing data and supporting day-to-day media operations.

You’ll interact with local clients, manage contracts, and help with billing, budgets and reporting. A strong analytical mindset and teamwork are essential for success in this role.