Media Buyer Toronto, Ontario

GroupM; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media sector is seeking a Media Buyer to manage client campaigns and ensure investment objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in investment buying and possess strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to employee development and a hybrid working model, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Vision and dental insurance

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Investment buying
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy.
• Demonstrated technical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client investment requirements and campaigns.
• Communicate buy changes to vendor representatives.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and monitor campaign executions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Communication

Negotiation Skills

Mathematical Competency

Team Collaboration

Flexible Attitude

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Advertising, Marketing, Business

Tools

MediaOcean

Infosys

Airware

TV/BBM

LENS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Media Buyer

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

The Media Buyer is responsible for the overall execution and management of their assigned client’s investment requirements, purchasing and monitoring all assigned campaigns to ensure all objectives are met.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Communicate buy changes to vendor reps e.g.: cancellations, shifts, brand changes
• Maintenance of campaign executions e.g.: pacing, make goods and pre-emption
• Invoice discrepancy resolution
• Inputting/uploading campaigns – broadcast and potential digital
• Generating campaign reports – including pre and post documents, Masterfile
• Daily campaign maintenance
• Corporate estimating and posting
• Execution, confirmation and monitoring of investment buys
• Maintenance of clients’ monthly media expenditures (budget control reports)
• Use EssenceMediacom Proprietary tool and other measurement software (Numeris)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and mathematical competency is a must
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated solid technical and negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate within a team
• Positive, flexible attitude with ability to balance assignments and work under tight deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency in MediaOcean, Infosys, Airware, TV/BBM, LENS, and other media related tools
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.

EDUCATION &EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience in Investment buying
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Advertising, Marketing, Business or a related field.

LIFE AT WPP MEDIA & BENEFITS

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.