Media Buyer

Omnicom Media; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Hybrid work

Training opportunities

Global network

Employee groups

Job summary

Omnicom Media in Toronto, Ontario, seeks a Buyer, Investment to prepare, negotiate and document client media buys and support supervisors with pre-buy and post-buy reports.

You will work in an integrated media investment team to ensure flawless executions grounded in insights and experience.

Qualifications

• Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising is advantageous.
• Associate level experience in media buying.
• Strong desire to develop a media career.

Responsibilities

• Request submissions for upcoming campaigns from media partners.
• Develop a media schedule that satisfies campaign parameters.
• Negotiate media campaigns with sales reps and purchase media.
• Prepare and present pre-buy and post-buy reports.
• Upload media buys and track changes accurately.
• Assist with billing discrepancies and revisions to buys.
• Communicate with planning teams throughout campaigns.
• Develop POVs and analyze sponsorships or integrations.

Skills

Buying experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client service

Problem solving

Media research tools

Marketing/Advertising

Education

Marketing/Advertising background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role of a Buyer, Investment is to prepare, negotiate and document the execution of client's media buys within their buying group, as well as prepare or assist the Supervisor/Manager in preparing all written documentation for the Planner or Client (e.g.: pre-buy/post-buy reports, media evaluations/recommendations, and other pertinent documentation).

This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media investment team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

Responsibilities:

• Request submissions for upcoming campaigns from media partners.
• Develop a media schedule that satisfies campaign parameters and brand objectives.
• In partnership with the media planning team address market concerns, timing, and brand attribution.
• Negotiate media campaigns directly with sales representatives and purchase all assigned media to campaign parameters.
• Prepare and present pre-buy and post-buy reports.
• Upload media buys and track changes with a high level of accuracy.
• Responsible to assist on clearing billing discrepancies/queries
• Execute all relevant revisions to the media buy.
• Negotiate compensation as required.
• Ensure clear communication with the planning teams (e.g. involvement in briefs).
• Assist with evaluations or cost value analysis of sponsorships and integrations and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Explore promotional or value-added opportunities where applicable.
• Assist with the preparation of media point of views (POVs).
• Continue to proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape.

Qualifications:

• Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application.
• Associate level of experience within the media industry with proven buying experience.
• Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career.
• Client service oriented.
• Professional learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly developed organizational skills with professional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.
• Proficient with media research tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:

Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.

A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.

A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.

A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.

The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Omnicom is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail]