Media Assistant Planner (spark)

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description


Company DescriptionSpirit of a startup, soul of a powerhouse\xe2\x80\x8b
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We are: Scrappy, Driven, Simple, and more importantly - dreamers. We are re-imagining what the future will look like with our clients in mind.\xe2\x80\x8b
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We take pride in our legacy and are committed to constant evolution - our world dictates that now more than ever. By melding the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse across our business, we aim to bring modern heat to brands - the kind of heat that arises at the intersection of startup and powerhouse; of data and content; of art and science; of old and new.\xe2\x80\x8b
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Energy and innovation fuel our startup spirit, while our marketplace clout, exclusive partnerships, and global practice capabilities deliver our powerhouse soul for our clients.In addition to providing continuing opportunities for career growth we are proud to offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs.You\'ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and market leading savings and pension plans.We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.The Media Assistant is an important member of the Planning team which pursues and activates against meaningful insights with the goal of driving measurable results. Planning Assistants receive in-depth training and continue their professional development by gaining experience and skills via on-the job experience. The Planning Assistant\'s key skills-set includes analytical skills, math proficiency, demonstrated creative thinking, and great attention to detail.Responsibilities

  • Assist the Planners and Supervisors in managing and executing approved media plans (all media).
  • Assist in the development and organization of supportive data for plans and recommendations.
  • May often communicate with local Field clients regarding tactical aspects of the media plans and to assist in facilitating information and answering questions.
  • Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors.
  • Responsible for inputting non-broadcast/OLV media buys and managing any discrepancy reconciliations including actualizing media spending
  • Assist with billing process.
  • Responsible for updating blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries,
  • Assist with media research and day-to-day communication with creative account team members as appropriate.
  • Update competitive media reports and technical support for presentation materials.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor\'s degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred
  • Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
  • Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product
Additional InformationSpark Foundry is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Spark Foundry, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Publicis Groupe

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  • Job Id
    JD2312368
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Education
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