Media Planner

Other. is raising the bar in Canadian advertising, setting a new standard for accountability, transparency, and opportunity.

We're a privately owned, Toronto-based team of 50, led by a small group of industry veterans. Recognized on the Globe & Mail's list of Canada's Top Growing Companies, we're in an exciting growth stage and hiring key people to help us get there.

Our HQ is in Toronto, just steps from Union Station, with another office near Parliament Hill in Ottawa. We work on a hybrid model with flexible in-office time.

The Role

As a Media Strategy & Planning Associate, you'll support the development and execution of media strategies that drive measurable results for our clients. You'll work across digital and traditional channels, helping build plans that connect audience insights, channel strategy, and performance data.

This role is a great fit if you're ready to strengthen your planning capabilities, take on more client-facing responsibilities, and grow toward making a strategic impact, with strong mentorship and support along the way.

What You'll Do

• Support media planning: Assist in building integrated media plans across digital and traditional channels that align with client goals and KPIs.

• Contribute to research & insights: Gather and interpret audience data, market research, and performance trends to inform planning recommendations.

• Work cross-functionally: Collaborate with account, creative, and performance teams to support unified, effective campaigns.

• Coordinate with vendors: Help source opportunities, evaluate proposals, negotiate buys & execute buys, and manage day-to-day partner communications.

• Monitor performance: Track campaign delivery against KPIs, flag issues, and contribute to optimization recommendations.

• Ensure accuracy: Support QA across plans, buys, and reporting deliverables including finance (BCRs).

• Participate in client work: Assist with preparation of client presentations, strategy decks, tactical executions and post-campaign reports.

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of experience in media planning or strategy, ideally in an agency or vendor setting.

• A solid understanding of digital and traditional media channels, media math, and core planning metrics.

• Experience planning and managing multi-channel campaigns including digital, D/OOH, broadcast, sponsored content, etc.

• Ability to analyze data and translate it into clear insights.

• Familiarity with tools such as Vividata, Comscore, and media planning platforms (an asset).

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

• Experience managing budgets and BCRs

• Strong presentation skills - experience contributing to or leading client presentations

• A growth mindset and a genuine interest in building strategic planning expertise.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary and performance bonus eligibility.

• Top-tier benefits: mental health coverage, major dental, annual health spending allowance, and more.

• A 4.5-day work week with a flexible hybrid model.

• Modern office spaces in Toronto & Ottawa with free coffee, snacks, and wellness areas.

• A clear path for growing into more strategic responsibilities, with structured feedback and ongoing support.

• A team that's energetic, inclusive, and motivated to do great work together.

Why Join Us?

You'll join an environment that values clarity, accountability, and growth, where you'll develop as a planner, deepen your strategic thinking, and directly help deliver great client outcomes.

This is your opportunity to build a strong foundation in media strategy and planning, gain hands-on experience across major brands, and grow your career in a high-performing, supportive team.