Media Planning Assistant — Remote & Growth Perks

Starcom Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Your World program enabling you…

Extended long weekends

Wellness & Tech benefits

Birthday leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Local and Global Mobility within the P

Job summary

Starcom Canada in Toronto seeks a Media Assistant to join the Planning team, supporting planners in managing and executing media plans across all media and gaining on-the-job training and development.

The role emphasizes quantitative skills, math proficiency and attention to detail, with opportunities for learning, mobility within Publicis Groupe, wellness benefits and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred.
• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment.
• Strong quantitative skills including analytical abilities and math proficiency.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Able to work with teams, handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planners and Supervisors in managing and executing approved media plans across all media.
• Assist in developing and organizing data for plans and recommendations.
• Communicate with local Field clients regarding tactical aspects of media plans.
• Manage contracts/insertion orders and revisions with media vendors.
• Input non-broadcast/OLV media buys and reconcile discrepancies including actualizing media spending.
• Assist with billing process.
• Update blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries.
• Assist with media research and day-to-day coordination with the creative account team.
• Update competitive media reports and provide technical support for presentations.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical abilities

Math proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Advertising / Marketing / Business Administration / Communications

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Starcom Canada in Toronto seeks a Media Assistant to join the Planning team, supporting planners in managing and executing media plans across all media and gaining on-the-job training and development.

The role emphasizes quantitative skills, math proficiency and attention to detail, with opportunities for learning, mobility within Publicis Groupe, wellness benefits and a comprehensive benefits package.