Media Planning Supervisor

Kim Cosic Consulting Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Flexible hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kim Cosic Consulting Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Media Planning and Manager, Media Planning and a Supervisor, Communications Designer.

The roles involve leading integrated media plans, proposals and analyses, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring flawless media execution within an integrated team. The positions require strong client service, senior-level media planning experience, and the ability to collaborate across teams while maintaining budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage.
• Senior level of experience in integrated media planning.
• Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.
• Ability to build strong internal relationships and partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and insights gained from research resources to media planning.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief.
• Communicate with the leadership team to address account needs and ensure campaigns launch according to plan.
• Present evaluations of media opportunities, trends and issues to clients.
• Ensure all media plans adhere to the agency's values, philosophies and processes.
• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate campaign performance.
• Manage client expectations around work back schedules and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
• Oversee administration and maintenance of the buy and budget reports.
• Provide training and feedback to direct reports to achieve goals.
• Contribute to media POVs and product improvements.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Advertising experience

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Marketing/Advertising background

Tools

Clear Decisions

Vividata

Nielsen

Prisma

Job description

Supervisor, Media Planning and Manager, Media Planning

Supervisor, Communications Design

Position Summary

The role of a Supervisor, Communications Designer is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analysis. The Media Planning Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring junior employees.

This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief.
• Confidently and effectively communicate with the leadership team to address needs of the account (e.g. ensure campaigns launch according to plan, address questions quickly with appropriate client communication, flag concerns, etc.).
• Proactively prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients.
• Ensure that all media plans adhere to the agency's values, philosophies and processes.
• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate the campaign performance.
• Effectively manage ongoing client expectations in regards to work back schedule, and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and respectful partner relationships.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of the buy.
• Oversee team members in preparing and maintaining accurate and client finance reports and budget control reporting (BCRs).
• Provide ongoing actionable feedback and training to direct reports in order to ensure performance and development goals are achieved.
• Proactively contribute to and/or prepare media Point of Views (POVs).
• Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to this application
• Senior level of experience in integrated media planning.
• Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.
• Ability to build strong internal relationships and partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge and insights gained from research resources to media planning.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc.
• Proficiency with media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma)
• Curiosity, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel as required.

What's in it for you?

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.