Media Planner New Montreal, Canada

WPP Media Limited; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a proactive Media Planner to help develop and maintain media plans and budgets for major advertisers in Canada. You will track campaign performance and assist specialist teams in analyzing data to optimize campaigns.

The role involves collaboration with Digital & Offline trading, Paid Search, and Social teams, with a focus on delivering data-driven recommendations and client-ready reports. Hybrid in-office role with opportunity to grow in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• University or College degree / diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field; OR equivalent professional work experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years as a Planning and/or Buying Assistant
• Demonstrated understanding of media basics and concepts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing in both French and English

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of media plans
• Use various media tools to conduct market research, audience analysis, and media consumption studies
• Collaborate with specialist teams (Digital & Offline trading teams, Paid Search and Social teams) to plan and execute campaigns
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for optimization
• Assist in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations showing campaign results, insights, and recommendations for clients
• Keep abreast of industry trends through trade journals, industry workshops / seminars and track current events
• Oversee all media accounting and administrative duties required including following up on partner invoice reconciliation, verifying monthly media expenditure reports (BCRs) and responding to client billing inquiries

Skills

Media planning basics

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual French and English

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

University or College degree / diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

The media plannerplaysacriticalroleinguidingtheadvertisingefforts ofourclients byassistingin thedevelopmentofwell-informedmediastrategiesthatdeliveron theclient’sobjectives toachievemarketing goals.

Inthisroleyouwillberesponsiblefordevelopingandmaintainingmedia plans andcorrespondingbudgets. Youwilltrackcampaignperformance on an on-goingbasis and assist thespecialistteamsinanalyzingthecampaigndata andmetricsandprovidingrecommendationsforoptimizingthecampaign’seffectiveness.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE INTERESTING

• You will contribute to the development and implementation of media strategies for one of the biggest advertisersin Canada
• You will get to be a part of EssenceMediacom’sgrowth and legacyin the industry
• You will be part of a dynamicand multi-talentedteamwithaccessto best-in-classtools&technologyandresearch

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and execution of media plans
• Use various media tools to conduct market research, audience analysis, and media consumption studies
• Collaborate with specialist teams (Digital & Offline trading teams, Paid Search and Social teams) to plan and execute campaigns
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for optimization
• Assist in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations showing campaign results, insights, and recommendations for clients
• Keep abreast of industry trends through trade journals, industry workshops / seminars and track current events
• Oversee all media accounting and administrative duties required including following up on partner invoice reconciliation, verifying monthly media expenditure reports (BCRs) and responding to client billing inquiries

YOUR PROFILE

• Digitally savvy: uses digital and social media, demonstrates passion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative
• Works well in a team setting
• Thrives in fast paced environment

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• University or College degree / diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field; OR equivalent professional work experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years as a Planning and/or Buying Assistant
• Demonstrated understanding of media basics and concepts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing in both French and English

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.

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