Resident - Media Buying & Planning

VaynerX; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VaynerX is seeking a data-driven media specialist for a three-month residency with potential for full-time, based in a hybrid role requiring 3–4 days on-site in Culver City. You will manage media investment across platforms daily, optimize campaigns in real time, and deliver pacing reports and ad-hoc analyses to clients.

The ideal candidate has advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, familiarity with Meta, Google, TikTok, Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk and DV360, plus a collaborative mindset and a

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with media buying platforms is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Execute across digital platforms like Google, Meta, TikTok, Trade Desk and Amazon.
• Real-time optimization of live media to meet client goals.
• Monitor pacing and adjust campaigns to keep them on track.
• Deliver pacing reports, campaign builds, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Manage media investment across platforms daily, weekly, and quarterly.
• Collaborate to develop platform strategies and audience targeting.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

V-Lookups

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organized

Tools

Meta Ads

TikTok Ads

Google Ads

DV360

The Trade Desk

Amazon DSP

Roku/Hulu

MOAT

IAS

Nielsen

Job description

About Vaynerx

VaynerX is a family of companies building brands for the now. Founded by Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk in January 2017,

About Vaynerx

VaynerX is a family of companies building brands for the now. Founded by Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk in January 2017, the modern-day parent company is home to relevance-driving businesses including VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Tamara Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, and VaynerSpeakers.

About Vaynermedia

VaynerMedia is a global integrated creative and media agency, built for today's consumers. As the Modern Agency of Record, it understands the nuances of today's attention landscape, empowering brands to win attention, drive relevance, and deliver business results. Founded in 2009, by Gary Vaynerchuk, the independently owned agency operates in 15 offices worldwide, including Amsterdam, Bangkok, Chicago, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Tokyo, Toronto, Singapore, and Sydney. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

• This position is a three-month temporary residency with the potential to go full-time immediately following. We are currently accepting applications for the next residency class with a Jan 2027 start date.

Responsibilities

• Execute within various digital platforms like Google, Meta (Facebook/IG), TikTok, Trade Desk, and Amazon. Manage the ongoing real-time optimization of live media to ensure client goals are met and/or exceeded.
• Ensure campaigns are pacing effectively and efficiently by regularly monitoring performance and making changes when necessary.
• Execute client-facing deliverables: pacing reports, campaign build, ad-hoc analysis, in-platform optimizations, etc
• Manage media investment across platforms daily, weekly, and on a quarterly basis ensuring optimal budget allocation.
• Collaborate with supervisors To develop platform strategies, audience targeting, and campaign execution.
• Pick up client communication responsibilities by presenting performance insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets including pivot tables, V-Look Ups, etc
• Media buying experience (preferred, not required): Familiarity with platforms such as:
• Social: Meta , Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn
• Google: Youtube, Search, Display
• Amazon: AMS, Amazon DSP
• Programmatic Display/Video: The Trade Desk, DV360
• Connected TV/OTT: Roku, Hulu
• Exposure to Google Analytics, MOAT, IAS, Nielsen is nice to have.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and data-driven approach
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a drive to learn and grow in digital media

WORK SCHEDULE

• This is a hybrid role with a required 3-4 days on-site from our Culver City office.
• You must be able to commit to a full-time work schedule, which is 40 hours per week during 9am-6pm ET business hours Monday-Friday.

Compensation

CAD $20 Hourly / CAD $30 Hourly (Overtime)

To be eligible for consideration, all candidates must be able to start employment with the Company on the start date of the residency program. This position is currently designated as hybrid and is subject to the Company's workplace attendance and in-office work requirements, as in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify these requirements at any time.

All information submitted with this application and disclosed in the interview and screening processes must be truthful. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion, to disqualify a candidate from consideration, withdraw a conditional offer of employment, or terminate employment, if it discovers a candidate provided false, misleading, or materially incomplete information during the application process.

VaynerX is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status (as permitted by applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.