Media Planning Coordinator

Klick; Toronto; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Klick Group in Toronto, Canada is seeking a Media Planning Coordinator to join our digital media team. You will help develop and execute media plans for life sciences brands, coordinating with Planning, Media Operations, and Analytics to ensure accurate budgets and timely reporting in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Excel/Google Sheets, foundational media planning knowledge, and strong collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of digital media planning demonstrated through relevant coursework, internships, or up to 1 year of experience in media, marketing, advertising, or analytics
• Hands-on experience using Excel or Google Sheets to manage data, budgets, reports, or other structured deliverables with demonstrated accuracy
• Experience maintaining financial tracking, reporting, or quality-control deliverables through academic, internship, or professional work
• Experience coordinating shared deliverables with multiple stakeholders or cross-functional teams through group projects, client work, internships, or professional assignments
• Experience documenting work and following established processes, demonstrated through academic, internship, or professional deliverables in structured or regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Support the development of digital media plans by compiling research, audience insights, and channel recommendations across search, display, video, email, and mobile platforms
• Prepare and maintain media planning documents, budgets, and flowcharts using Excel and internal planning systems
• Coordinate with Media Operations to support campaign setup, trafficking, and pacing across media buying platforms
• Compile campaign data and support performance reports and summaries in collaboration with Analytics partners
• Collaborate with Planning Specialists and Managers to align media plans with client objectives, timelines, and regulatory considerations

Skills

Digital media planning

Excel/Google Sheets

Financial tracking

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation & processes

Job description

The Klick Group

comprising Klick Health (including Oxford PharmaGenesis, Klick Katalyst, and btwelve), Klick Media, Klick Applied Sciences (including Klick Labs), and Klick Consulting) is an ecosystem dedicated help life sciences brands achieve their full potential through best-in-class marketing and advertising, media, medical affairs and communications, market access, real-world evidence, and technology and analytics consulting - powered by 500+ in-house medical experts and award-winning data science and AI capabilities. Founded in 1997, we have offices in Toronto, New York, Oxford, London, Cambridge, Cardiff, Melbourne, Philadelphia, Saratoga Springs, São Paulo, and Singapore. One of the most-awarded health agencies on the planet, Klick is consistently recognized for its people-first culture as a Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and FORTUNE Best Workplace in Advertising. Klick also recently made history as Cannes Lions Healthcare Agency of the Year, Healthcare Network of the Year, and Independent Agency of the Year - Health.

About Our Media Craft

Our Media Craft ensures that Klick's work reaches the right audiences at the right moments. This craft combines audience insight, data, and technology to drive measurable impact. Media teams continuously test, learn, and optimize to improve performance. Their work connects strategy and creativity to real-world results.

Job Description

The Media Planning Coordinator supports the development and execution of digital media plans that help life sciences brands connect with healthcare audiences. Working closely with Planning, Media Operations, and Analytics, the role supports campaign planning, execution, and reporting across digital channels. The position contributes to accurate media plans, budgets, campaign setup, and performance reporting within a regulated, data-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development of digital media plans by compiling research, audience insights, and channel recommendations across search, display, video, email, and mobile platforms
• Prepare and maintain media planning documents, budgets, and flowcharts using Excel and internal planning systems
• Coordinate with Media Operations to support campaign setup, trafficking, and pacing across media buying platforms
• Compile campaign data and support performance reports and summaries in collaboration with Analytics partners
• Collaborate with Planning Specialists and Managers to align media plans with client objectives, timelines, and regulatory considerations

Qualifications

Required:

• Foundational knowledge of digital media planning demonstrated through relevant coursework, internships, or up to 1 year of experience in media, marketing, advertising, or analytics
• Hands-on experience using Excel or Google Sheets to manage data, budgets, reports, or other structured deliverables with demonstrated accuracy
• Experience maintaining financial tracking, reporting, or quality-control deliverables through academic, internship, or professional work
• Experience coordinating shared deliverables with multiple stakeholders or cross-functional teams through group projects, client work, internships, or professional assignments
• Experience documenting work and following established processes, demonstrated through academic, internship, or professional deliverables in structured or regulated environments

Desired:

• Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI as a regular part of how work gets done.
• Exposure to media platforms, ad servers, or analytics tools such as Google Analytics, search platforms, or DSPs through coursework or practical experience
• Understanding of healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry demonstrated through education, internships, or prior work
• Experience supporting campaign reporting, billing, or reconciliation processes through coursework, internships, or professional work
• Exposure to agency media planning, strategy, or analytics through coursework, internships, or professional experience

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Klick. The base salary range for this position is between CAD $46,500 - $60,000. The final amount offered will be determined based on several factors such as a candidate’s work location, their unique skill set, education, and prior work experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We're also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.