Supervisor, Media Planning

Starcom Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency is seeking a Supervisor, Media Planning to oversee media plans aligned with client objectives. The role involves managing junior team members and ensuring deliverables are clear and accurate. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in media planning and strong analytical abilities. This full-time position offers flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexibility in work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Over three years of experience in media planning, buying, and management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing direct client contact for your assigned brands.
• Analyze data and human insights to determine media needs.
• Create and present media plans to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or communications

Tools

Media research tools

MS Office

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Company Description

Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across Windsor, Toronto, and Montreal offices. We love the world of Media and Advertising, viewing the planning and buying process as an art backed by empirical data.

One of our core principles is that human experiences drive impact through tangible results. We aim to deeply understand our clients’ businesses and motivations to design experiences that inspire meaningful consumer actions — Move People, Move Business.

We are a well-recognized agency with credentials such as:

• Great Places to Work certified two years in a row
• Ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
• 2022 Media Agency of the Year
• 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist

As part of Publicis Media Canada, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Overview

As a Strategy Supervisor at Starcom, you will oversee the development of media plans aligned with client objectives, ensuring human insights drive business outcomes. You will manage junior team members, providing guidance and ensuring deliverables are clear and accurate. Collaborating with your Director, you will develop and promote Starcom and Publicis Media solutions to your clients.

Starcom has experienced significant growth and adapts quickly to cultural shifts. We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing direct client contact for your assigned brands
• Analyze data and human insights to determine media needs
• Create and present media plans to clients
• Evaluate media options and advise on budget allocation
• Communicate client brand and campaign objectives to the team
• Mentor Media Strategy Planners and Assistants
• Ensure quality and timeliness of team deliverables
• Coordinate with partner agencies and global teams
• Manage financial processes, including billing and discrepancies
• Work with the Director to identify growth areas for clients and sell solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or communications preferred
• Over three years of experience in media planning, buying, and management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Proficiency with media research tools and MS Office

Additional Information

Starcom is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support accessibility needs and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing and Sales, Advertising Services

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Application deadline: 2 weeks ago