Media Planner and Buyer

FKA is hiring a full-time Media Planner and Buyer with 4+ years of traditional media experience to join our dynamic media team, which manages over $20 million in media annually. We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments and brings a passion for delivering performance-driven media strategies across TV, radio, print, and out-of-home.

You’ll lead the development and execution of integrated media plans, negotiate with vendors, collaborate with internal teams, and support client relationships across a diverse mix of industries. Working closely with the rest of the media and account teams, you’ll help shape the media strategy from insight to execution.

FKA is a marketing and communications agency headquartered in Edmonton with employees in both Alberta and Ontario. Our mission is to ‘Execute Ambition’ on behalf of our clients and all 38 incredible people who are building their careers here. We see the potential in every person, organization and community — and we channel our collective talents to help each one of them shine. We’re proud of the creative and collaborative culture we’ve built, and with every hire we get a little stronger and a lot more fun.
- Demonstrated experience in traditional media strategy, planning, and execution across multiple clients and sectors including the ability to evaluate media alternatives and provide well-informed, data-backed recommendations.
- Ability to present strategies and performance results to clients in a clear, confident, and professional manner.
- Experience engaging, negotiating and procuring media from publishers and other media vendors.
- Proven ability to manage media budgets, optimize performance, and build strong vendor relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to confidently engage both clients and internal teams.
- Familiarity with digital platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, YouTube, and Google Analytics is an asset, particularly in support of integrated campaign planning.

The salary range for this position is $66,100 - $85,900 depending on experience.

This position features significant potential for career development and growth. FKA is a Facebook Preferred Agency Partner and a Google Premier Partner, offering unique opportunities for training and support. Working at FKA means working with national and local clients like The Brick and Alberta Cancer Foundation, all within a Fun, Knowledgeable and Ambitious team environment.

FKA offers all Edmonton-based team members a hybrid work arrangement. Team members residing in other cities across Canada have a remote work arrangement with scheduled opportunities for in-person co-working.

We offer an exciting, collaborative, and highly supportive agency environment. We solicit feedback from team members regularly with weekly surveys and monthly check-ins. Team members are provided with competitive compensation, health benefits, group RRSP matching and opportunities for professional development and networking.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, deeply committed to improving diversity in our workplace and industry. You can view the results of our most recent diversity report and learn more about the actions we have taken to improve diversity, equity and inclusion:
We respectfully acknowledge that our head office is located on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people.

Pay: $66,100.00-$85,900.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9