Media Supervisor

Avalere Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health advisory firm is seeking a Media Supervisor to lead media strategy and planning. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, develop strategic media plans, and oversee team members while ensuring high-quality deliverables. With over 4 years of relevant experience and strong digital media knowledge, this role offers competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

20 vacation days

Employee assistance programs

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in strategy, planning, and/or digital media.
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing or developing a staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic media plans.
• Monitor and analyze campaign results with analytics teams.
• Manage client communication and expectations.

Skills

Client engagement

Strategic planning

People management

Digital media channels

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Avalere Health

We are a global health advisory firm dedicated to making every patient possible. Our teams drive innovative strategies across medical, advisory, and marketing functions.

About the role

The Media Supervisor leads the development and execution of high‑level brand and consumer insights that drive media strategy and planning. This role combines client engagement, strategic planning, and people management to deliver competitive advantage for our clients.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, revise and maintain strategic and integrated client media plans and marketing recommendations.
• Build plan options that deliver against objectives/strategies; proactively investigate media opportunities and craft well supported, articulate points of view.
• Exhibit in-depth understanding of digital media channels (i.e., SEM, Programmatic, Social) with traditional channel knowledge a plus.
• Understand that clear business objectives are the key to driving success and work with clients to develop clear business cases around engagement opportunities.
• Articulate media, competitive, targeting, marketplace and landscape trends and apply findings to determine implications for clients.
• Meet realistic client expectations and provide quality work in a timely and responsive manner.
• Manage client communication on all day‑to‑day business needs.
• Monitor, analyze and interpret campaign results with analytics teams and recommend optimization on a regular cadence.
• Lead and motivate team members while overseeing account activities; provide guidance on setting or redefining priorities.
• Manage a staff of media professionals and develop them through performance management and consistent feedback.
• Mentor associates and planners and manage human resource administration, including recruiting, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as a liaison among Avalere Health departments, contributing to client accounts and developing agency management and client relationships.
• Maintain real‑time knowledge of client business, establish processes, communicate clear direction and delegate appropriately.
• Manage media budgets and client billing; compile and update internal and client status reports.
• Coordinate with creative teams on timely delivery of all assets for campaign launches.
• Contribute to new business pitches and ideation sessions.

About you

• BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors.
• 4+ years of experience in strategy, planning and/or digital with strong ability to lead the media planning process – experience in HCP and DTC healthcare media strongly desired.
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing or developing a staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills, ability to communicate to vendors and clients.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks proactively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop programs, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we can offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. 401(k) with up to 4% employer match (immediately vested). Comprehensive benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible work arrangements, hybrid and remote options, and the ability to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. 20 vacation days plus one personal well‑being day, 9 public holidays, and early summer Friday finish in June, July and August. Access to employee assistance programs, continuous professional development with on‑demand training, and global mobility opportunities.