Media Planning Supervisor

UNAVAILABLE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Toronto is seeking a Media Supervisor to lead client relationships and ensure effective media planning. You will manage a team, develop strategic media solutions, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience in media roles. The role offers competitive benefits including generous vacation and wellness programs.

Benefits

3 weeks minimum vacation

Additional long weekend days

Free Headspace memberships

Wellness and technology credits

Market-leading savings plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in media planning, buying, and/or management roles.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with media systems and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned client accounts.
• Gather and analyze data and audience insights for media needs.
• Develop, present, and defend strategic media plans.

Skills

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Effective negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in media research tools

Media planning and buying experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Company Description

Zenith is the ROI Agency. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe.

Over the past year, Publicis Media hasbeen transforming the way we do our business. From structuring our investment practice around data and digital to bringing our strategy, data sciences and research practice under one house, we’ve been shaping Publicis Media to be the media network of tomorrow. One that both you and I want to work at.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work certified and recognized with Best Workplaces for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle

Job Description

As a Media Supervisor, you’ll lead day-to-day client relationships for assigned brands, ensuring strategic, innovative, and effective media planning. You will guide your team in delivering best-in-class media solutions while fostering growth opportunities for clients and talent alike.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned client accounts, building strong relationships and trust
• Gather and analyze data and audience insights to define media needs and opportunities
• Develop, present, and defend strategic media plans to clients
• Evaluate media options and recommend optimal budget allocations
• Clearly communicate brand and campaign objectives to internal teams to ensure meaningful, human-centered media connections
• Mentor and oversee Media Planners and Assistants, providing guidance for skill development and career growth
• Review and ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all deliverables
• Collaborate with partner agencies and global counterparts to ensure cohesive execution across markets
• Oversee financial processes, including monthly billing accuracy, deadline compliance, and issue resolution
• Partner with the Media Director to identify growth opportunities for client accounts, leveraging Publicis Media’s offerings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience in progressive media planning, buying, and/or management roles
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Effective negotiation skills with a results-driven mindset
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and thrive under tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in media research tools, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with media systems and analytics platforms

Additional Information

Zenith is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Zenith , however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.