Supervisor, Connections Planning

UM Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including 37 days off

Flexible hybrid work model

Formal training opportunities

Job summary

UM Canada is seeking a Media Planning Supervisor to manage media planning efforts through preparation and presentation of media plans, proposals, and analyses. This role involves training and mentoring junior employees while working within an integrated media planning team to ensure impactful media executions.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of integrated media planning experience, a university degree or advertising/marketing college credential, and strong communication skills. A flexible hybrid work model and generous paid time off are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience in integrated media planning.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive business relationships focused on client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing, and presentation of integrated media plans.
• Communicate effectively with leadership to meet account needs.
• Maintain media plans and evaluate campaign performance.

Skills

Integrated media planning

Client relationship management

Media research tools proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-Secondary education (university graduate or marketing/advertising college degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Media tools (e.g. Prisma)

Job description

The role of a Media Planning Supervisor 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.

Key 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 POVs.
• Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations where needed.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Post-Secondary education (or equivalent work experience) – University graduate and/or advertising/marketing College degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ 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.
• Strong presentation skills. 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).
• Strong learning agility, 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, Neuro Network, Pan‑Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

UM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail].