Media Planner

OMD Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual Monthly Town Hall Meetings

Health benefits

Flex Work Arrangement

Extra time-off around long weekends

Rewards & Recognition program

Job summary

OMD Canada is seeking a Media Planner in Toronto to input and oversee the most effective, cost-efficient advertising plans for client objectives. You will work with DDS and Prisma tools, lead budget-related activities, and present plans to clients under supervision.

The role emphasizes developing integrated media plans, mentoring assistants, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams. We offer hybrid work options and a supportive agency culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in media planning and budgeting.
• Familiar with media measurement tools.
• Strong written and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly budget process: oversee data entry (inputting buys), BCR maintenance, clearing invoices and become resident expert in DDS.
• Develop integrated media plans under supervision.
• Use media measurement tools (OMD proprietary and industry) in plan preparation.
• Present media plans to client under supervision.
• Manage plan revisions due to budget or strategic changes.
• Ensure execution of plans and manage plan revisions due to budget or strategic changes.
• Develop media POVs.
• Train and mentor media Assistants.
• Ensure involvement of broadcast buying group in strategic plan development.
• Build rapport with account group, partner agency disciplines and vendors.
• Investigate new ideas, trends and share with team and client(s).
• Participation in client meetings.
• Participate in business activities and attend presentations.

Skills

Media planning

Budgeting

Presentation

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Prisma

DDS

Job description

The Media Planners main responsibility is to provide input into (recommending) the most effective and cost-efficient means of achieving the client’s advertising objectives.

He/she must have a complete understanding of the media measurement tools used to evaluate opportunities and must also have a detailed knowledge of current media cost trends and buying conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS YOU HOLD

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Lead monthly budget process: oversee data entry (inputting buys), BCR maintenance, clearing invoices and become resident expert in DDS
• Develop integrated media plans under supervision
• Use media measurement tools (OMD proprietary and industry) in plan preparation
• Present media plans to client under supervision
• Manage plan revisions due to budget or strategic changes
• Ensure execution of plans and manage plan revisions due to budget or strategic changes
• Develop media POVs
• Train and mentor media Assistants
• Ensure involvement of broadcast buying group in strategic plan development
• Build rapport with account group, partner agency disciplines and vendors
• Investigate new ideas, trends (what’s hot/what’s new) and share with team and client(s)
• Participation in client meetings
• Participate in business activities and attend presentations

DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING

• Expand understanding and use of media measurement tools
• Expand understanding of markets/media/buying conditions
• Training/mentoring of assistant/delegating skills
• Develop strategic skills for all media (digital, social, etc.).
• Hone business writing and presentation skills
• Develop business acumen
• Cultivation of media reputation and agency profile
• Attend industry media functions (vendor events) as an ambassador of OMD
• Volunteer for agency/department projects that interests you.
• Become expert in Prisma and DDS

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

OMD is a great place to work with friendly and dynamic team members who are committed to creating a fantastic culture. Of course, we continue to work from home and staying very well connected. Some perks we offer are:

• Virtual Monthly Town Hall Meetings
• Full complement of health benefits (My FlexBenefits@OMD)
• Flex Work Arrangement and Work Life Balance initiatives
• Special Days (extra time-off days around statutory long weekends)
• Rewards & Recognition program when you go above and beyond the call of duty

OMD is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We accommodate employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.