Senior Media Planner

Wavemaker; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking media agency where you will take charge of developing client-specific media plans across all channels. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with senior management and agency partners to craft and evaluate media strategies that align with business goals. Your expertise in digital media planning and campaign management will help drive results for clients, ensuring that media plans are strategic and efficient. If you're passionate about media and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital media planning or buying within a media agency.
• Experience with various digital media channels and buying methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute digital media campaigns across multiple channels.
• Oversee campaign management and ensure client objectives are met.

Skills

Digital Media Planning

Campaign Management

Client Communication

Media Strategy

Analytical Skills

Education

University or College degree in Media, Marketing, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DFA Digital Campaign Tools

Google Analytics

Syndicated Tools (PMB, Evaliant, Xpert, Comscore)

Job description

About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for the development of client specific media plans across all media channels. We are seeking someone who has a point of view to drive holistic media plans that deliver results. This position works closely with senior management and agency partners to create and evaluate media strategies based on business goals and the competition.

Your Impact:

• Day-to-day responsibility involving the planning and execution of digital media campaigns
• Present media plan recommendation and POV’s to client
• Oversee campaign management from initial campaign briefing through to post campaign reporting and analysis
• Decision making on campaign optimization and strategic changes
• Ensure media plans deliver on client objectives, are strategic and meet efficiency goals
• Assist with tracking media expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance
• Maintain client contact/Manage client requests – i.e. plan changes, budget changes, provide marketplace information
• Working closely with SR. Planner/Buyer and Client Business Lead
• Working collaboratively with performance teams (Programmatic, Social, and Search teams).

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of related experience, Digital Planner/Buyer, and in media, investment or strategy teams within an established media agency

• University or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field; OR equivalent professional work experience
• Experience working with a range of clients in a digital environment
• Demonstrates understanding of media basics and concepts:
• knowledge of different buying methods such as CPM, CPC, CPE, CPA
• Understanding of multiple digital media channels (display, mobile, video, paid search, paid social)
• Proficient with Syndicated tools (PMB, Evaliant, Xpert, Comscore, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid experience with DFA Digital campaign set-up, trafficking and tagging processes
• Solid experience with and understanding of reporting tools (DFA, Omniture, Webtrends, Google analytics)

About You:

• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to delegate and oversee Assistant workload
• Team player who can step in and help drive strategy against a landscape that is in constant change
• Thrives in fast paced environment

About Wavemaker:

At Wavemaker, we believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world’s most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.

Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.

Our 7,200 people across 88 markets provoke growth for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:

• deep knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• confidence to challenge what’s gone before
• the support to go further than we thought possible

We are part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company.

GroupMandall ofits affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive and collaborative we are, themore greatwork we can create together.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.