Manager, Media Planning , Cossette Media

Cossette Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous vacation 3 weeks + 1 week

Agency summer days

Wellness and health programs

Modern co-working spaces nearby

Job summary

Cossette Media is seeking a Manager, Media Planning to oversee a portfolio of clients, develop insights for media strategies, and maintain strong client relationships. You will lead campaigns to meet KPIs and collaborate with senior leads on growth initiatives.

You’ll manage budgets, uphold high standards, and guide a team while pushing for award-winning work. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of integrated media planning experience.
• Expert knowledge of all forms of media including planning tools and best practices.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
• Strong presentation skills & excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience with industry leading media planning tools.
• Strong digital background and experience.
• Strong project management and client servicing skills.
• Driven by a curiosity of leveraging AI tools to advance our clients work and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and presenting integrated media plans to clients with a focus on a full funnel approach, including both offline and online media (strong digital a must!).
• Managing day to day client relationships and workstreams
• Working with senior business lead to drive our client’s business growth by behaving as a true trusted business partner
• Working with digital practice leads to manage growth opportunities and transformation programs including digital solutions
• Accuracy and quality control of client budgets
• Expert use of Media planning tools, functions and process
• Managing, training and developing junior team members as well coordinating with specialized partners across the agency
• Striving and pushing for award winning work

Skills

5+ years of experience

Media planning knowledge

Self-starter

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Media planning tools

Digital expertise

Project management

AI tools curiosity

Tools

Media planning tools

Industry leading tools

Job description

At Cossette Media, bright people shine their brightest. Because we get to work with iconic brands. On projects that always reflect our biggest strengths. And give us a chance to be in the spotlight, here and abroad. Plus, we’re surrounded by brilliant colleagues who ignite our passion daily. Working here is plugging into a collective energy like no other. And giving your skill set and talent a huge spark.

As a Manager, Media Planning for Cossette Media you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients. Some of your day to day responsibilities will include identifying consumer, category, product and competitive insights to develop media strategies. You will maintain strong partner and client relationships. You will also be responsible for the development of campaigns while ensuring that we are meeting campaign KPIs.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $70,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and presenting integrated media plans to clients with a focus on a full funnel approach, including both offline and online media (strong digital a must!)
• Managing day to day client relationships and workstreams
• Working with senior business lead to drive our client’s business growth by behaving as a true trusted business partner
• Working with digital practice leads to manage growth opportunities and transformation programs including digital solutions
• Accuracy and quality control of client budgets
• Expert use of Media planning tools, functions and process
• Managing, training and developing junior team members as well coordinating with specialized partners across the agency
• Striving and pushing for award winning work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of integrated media planning experience
• Expert knowledge of all forms of media including planning tools and best practices/processes
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently
• Strong presentation skills & excellent negotiation skills
• Experience with industry leading media planning tools
• Strong digital background and experience
• Strong project management and client servicing skills
• Driven by a curiosity of leveraging AI tools to advance our clients work and objectives.

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 (09/15/ 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 Cossette Media what 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 Cossette Media, 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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