Media Planner

Mekanism; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Vacation 3 weeks + 1 extra week over/0

Dog-friendly offices

Team events

Job summary

Mekanism is seeking a Media Planner with 2+ years of media experience to manage campaigns across traditional and digital channels. The role involves crafting integrated plans, researching insights, negotiating with vendors, and coordinating project delivery across internal and client teams.

The position offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with hybrid work options, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work with leading Canadian and US brands.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of media planning experience across all media channels (360 planner).
• Client management experience and superior communication skills (written & verbal).
• Knowledge in media platforms: Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, Google Ads, DV360, TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Produce integrated media plans across traditional & digital channels.
• Conduct research to develop insights to guide campaigns.
• Manage media projects including RFPs, costing sheets and vendor negotiations.
• Lead internal and external status calls and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Support campaign performance evaluation and delivery reports.
• Build client and agency relationships.

Skills

Media planning

Client management

Communication skills

Platform knowledge

Programmatic

Budget management

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

DV360

Comscore

MTM

Prisma

Job description

Who We Are

Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.

With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile in Canada.

Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit Mekanism.com.

We are currently on the lookout for a Media Planner with 2+ years media experience to work across two of our fully integrated accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team and manage a variety of campaigns.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $50,000 – $55,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for a new vacancy.

responsibilities

• Produce integrated media plans across all channels (traditional & digital)
• Conduct research using media tools and your own curiosity to develop and filter insights to guide campaign development
• Media project management:
• Crafting and calling out for RFPs; knowing what factors are important, and questions to ask, to formulate a POV
• Creating costing sheets to evaluate vendors objectively
• Negotiate to acquire the best value for our clients
• Drafting spec sheets to support creative assets development
• Development and upkeep of detailed trafficking sheets
• Manage and lead status internal and external status calls
• Quality control; monitor and work closely with colleagues to ensure all deliverables are met effectively (campaign and general administration)
• Ideate & deliver creative ideas to solve client problems, contributing towards award winning work
• Support the evaluation of campaign performance, coordinating and inputting on delivery reports.
• Input in developing and communicating the agency team’s POV on opportunities, trends, and issues to multiple stakeholders at various of levels of business
• Build and foster strong client and agency relationships

qualifications

• Rigorous attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Solid understanding of media math, and demonstrated ability to learn more
• 2+ years of media planning experience across all media channels (360 planner)
• Client management experience and superior communication skills (written & verbal)
• Knowledge in media platforms: Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, Google Ads, DV360, TikTok
• An understanding of programmatic advertising
• CPG/Teleco/Financial industry knowledge is an asset
• Strong fluency in all syndicated media tools (Vividata, Comscore, COMMB, MTM, etc)
• Experience managing large and complex budgets with accuracy.
• Knowledge of Prisma is an asset
• Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
• Open-minded & curious: you love to learn and try new things
• Entrepreneurial: you embrace autonomy and can adapt quickly
• Creative-minded: you often find your ideas and way of thinking are different than others around you
• Highly collaborative: you’re a team player, always willing to help out
• Passionate & positive: you thrive in a dynamic environment and come to work engaged

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
• Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program
• 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 October 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.

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 Mekanism 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 Mekanism, 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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