Senior Media Planner

Job Responsibility: Job Title: Senior Media Planner At EssenceMediaCom, we believe in People First, Better Results We help people, brands and businesses unlock their growth potential Our success is underpinned by our belief that if we invest in our people, we'll deliver better results not only for our teams but for our clients. We're a global company, so you'll be working with teams and time zones from around the world. And we've won every international award and then some. There's never been a more exciting time to be in marketing communications, with infinite choices and endless ways to communicate. So, what are you waiting for? OVERVIEW: The Senior Media Executive is responsible for the development of client specific media plans across all media disciplines, providing supporting research and day-to-day client contact and servicing on assigned accounts. This person may also provide supervision and training to junior team members. YOUR IMPACT: Client Service

• Day to day client contact
• Responsible for carrying out client requests and assist projects for the group
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients, external agencies, and media partners

Leadership

• Successfully supervise the workflow of Media Executives and Associate Media Executives for the day to day running of the account, ensuring that tasks are completed on time, project status is monitored.
• Mentor and train junior staff members

Planning

• Responsible for the development of client specific media plans across all channels
• Provides interpretation of competition and other research data
• Proficiency in Prisma & add tagging
• Works with all internal resources including Investment, Finance and Strategy, and BI&A in carrying out the development of their plans and client service requirements
• Oversees all media accounting and administrative duties required on their assigned accounts including monthly media expenditure reports (BCR's)
• Participate in clients' plan presentations.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid understanding of online and offline planning
• Proficiency with research tools i.e. IMS, Infosys, COMBNavigator, ComScore, Nielsen
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills
• Solid collaborative and team work oriented skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Begin to develop presentation skills
• Detail oriented and able to meet tight deadlines
• Begins to understand the client's business
• Detail, accuracy and mathematical competency a must
• Strong computer skills with a particular emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage and meet multiple demands within timeline

Education and Experience

• 3+ years' experience in media planning
• Post-secondary degree specialization in Advertising and/or Marketing an asset

About GroupM:

GroupM is the world's leading media investment company responsible for more than $60B in annual media investment through agencies Mindshare, EssenceMediacom and, Wavemaker. GroupM's portfolio includes Data & Technology, Investment and Services, all united in vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. By leveraging all the benefits of scale, the company innovates, differentiates and generates sustained value for our clients wherever they do business. Mission : People at GroupM are driven by a love of media. We strive to make advertising work better for people.

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. GroupM employees can tap into the global GroupM & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

GroupM and its affiliates wholeheartedly embrace and celebrate the values of diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our unwavering commitment lies in assembling a team that encompasses a rich tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. As a global media agency network serving clients across the world, we recognize that our true strength lies in our inclusiveness. It is integral to our collective ability to create exceptional work. Hence, we encourage applications from all background, communities and industries.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.