Media Planner

The role of a Media Planner is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, 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.

Responsibilities

Prepare, write and present integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and that go beyond the brief.

Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate the campaign performance.

Prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients.

Build and maintain strong client relationships and respectful partner relationships by demonstrating your ability to be responsible, reliable, and resourceful.

Initiate and coordinate the media buying process in order to deliver exceptional results.

Oversee the administration and maintenance of the media plan.

Responsible for accurate and timely client finance reports and budget control reports (BCRs).

Ensure client budgets are managed and on track.

Support the creation of campaign post reports.

Source and evaluate proposals from media partners as required.

Assist with document creation: presentations, visual summaries, schedules and reports.

Prepare media Point of Views (POVs)/evaluations.

Remain up to date with latest updates from major media partners.

Continue to proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape.

Qualifications

Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to this application.

Junior level of experience in integrated media planning.

Experience within an integrated advertising agency an asset.

Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career.

Client service oriented.

Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.

Knowledge of media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma) would give leverage to this application.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc.

Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:

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.

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 four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.

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 community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

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