Job Description

Position Summary

The role of an Associate, Communications Designer 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

• Post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience - University/College degree in advertising/marketing 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 multi-task.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc.
• Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

What do we prioritize at Mediabrands & Kinesso Canada? Putting People First.

?YOE Investing in Your Career Growth: 42% of staff across Canada were promoted last year. With a network of agencies in Canada and over 130 offices worldwide, we support your professional goals locally and globally. #likeaboss

?Y~Z Promoting Flexible Working: A hybrid workweek that works for you! Prefer to work from another country? We have the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for 6 weeks each year. #youdoyou

ai Prioritizing Your Wellbeing: We start with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have 4-day long weekends year-round, meeting-free Friday afternoons, half-day summer Fridays, competitive benefits, RRSP matching, and more. Mental health training is provided for everyone and we have certified Mental Health First Aiders on staff to offer support. #selfcarematters

?Y(TM) Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs: Leading the industry in our efforts to increase representation, celebrate uniqueness, and build community, we always look for new ways to foster a sense of belonging through our culture, our partnerships and our work. #youbelong

?YZ Embracing Challenging Projects: We offer opportunities to be involved with memorable, collaborative and engaging media campaigns for internationally recognized brands. Our work is reflective of the passion, agility, curiosity and drive of individuals across Mediabrands and Kinesso. #winningtogether

About Us

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

We are not trapped by a legacy structure primarily centered on paid advertising. Instead, we are liberated by a new world structure designed to deliver highly differentiated and highly effective communications strategies for our clients.

We're not the biggest agency in town. So rather than outsize our competitors we must outsmart them. That's why we've built the strongest strategic capability of any agency in the market. Core to this strategic capability is an obsession with culture and how brands can pivot from brand advertising (which is forgettable) to cultural branding (which is memorable).

Our new world model is comprised of four central "craft centersaEUR - Client Advice and Management, Strategy, Communications Design and Partnerships.

OUR BEHAVIORS

Initiative respects that everyone has something unique to contribute to the agency.

We are a bunch of eclectic and brilliant misfits with diverse backgrounds that represent the unique fabric of consumers and culture.

We want you to be yourself. We want to hear your opinions. We want to see your passion and energy.

If you disagree with something you see or hear then speak up. We will never punish or penalize you for bringing something important to our attention.

If you believe you can improve something in the agency then speak up. We will always listen to your ideas and suggestions.

We will not tolerate harassment, bullying or corporate politics. We will not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We expect you to be responsible on social media and remember that you represent the agency and should not bring us into disrepute.

We are committed to your learning and development. The agency will organize regular training to enhance and accelerate your career - we expect you to prioritize training and actively participate.

We strive for world-class work on every client, every time.

We believe that good enough is not good enough.