Initiative - Canada, Media Planning Associate

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada IPG Mediabrands Full time

Location:
Canada

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Office:
Toronto

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Agency:
Initiative - Canada

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Ref#: 3423

Position Summary


The role of an Assistant Media Planner is to support the team with the preparation of media plans, recommendations, and analysis.

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

  • Accurately maintain client records, media approval documentation, and media purchase contracts.
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate campaign execution and performance.
  • Assist in solving/clearing billing discrepancies/queries in a timely manner.
  • Ensure invoice information is collected and follow up with external suppliers to gather missing information as required.
  • Support the team with preparing and maintaining accurate and timely billing and budget control reporting.
  • Support the creation of campaign post reports. Source proposals from media partners as required.
  • Assist with document creation: presentations, visual summaries, schedules and reports.
  • Assist the media planning team with developing costs and data collection for recommendations and analysis.
  • Maintain updated team status reports.
  • Assist with the preparation of media POVs/evaluations.
  • Coordinate and attend learning sessions with key media suppliers.
  • Develop proficiency with necessary media research tools, systems, and software.
  • Proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape. Support the team on various client related projects as required.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Postsecondary education
  • University graduate and/or advertising/marketing College degree preferred.
  • Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career.
  • Client service oriented.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
  • Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively.
  • Ability to work well and multitask.
  • Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, selfdevelopment, etc.
  • Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

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 fourday long weekends, halfday summer Fridays, and meetingfree Friday afternoons yearround.
  • 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 communitybased employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.


Initiative 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.

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