Job Description

Position Summary

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.

Key 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 POVs/evaluations. Remain up to date with latest updates from major media partners.
• Continue to proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Post-secondary education (or equivalent work experience) - University graduate and/or advertising/marketing College degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year 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.
• Proficient with media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma).
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• 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).

Employment Transparency

IPG Mediabrands is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties, regardless of their preferred official language. Accommodations are available, upon request, for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in IPG Mediabrands, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

La meilleure fa\xc3\xa7on d\'attirer l\'attention de quelqu\'un est de sortir des sentiers battus. Dans cet esprit, Media Experts fait tourner les t\xc3\xaates de l\'industrie depuis 40 ans en faisant une grande impression. Une agence m\xc3\xa9diatique canadienne ax\xc3\xa9e sur les donn\xc3\xa9es et anim\xc3\xa9e par l\'esprit de d\xc3\xa9couverte; nous construisons des marques embl\xc3\xa9matiques sur le march\xc3\xa9 canadien. Notre approche unique tourne autour de la conception de strat\xc3\xa9gies m\xc3\xa9diatiques efficaces et assidues qui stimulent l\'engagement de la marque et fournissent des r\xc3\xa9sultats commerciaux exceptionnels.

The best way to get someone\'s attention is to break a pattern. With that in mind, Media Experts has been turning industry heads for 40 years by Making a Big Impression. A data-driven Canadian media agency powered by the spirit of discovery; we build iconic brands within the Canadian market. Our unique approach revolves around designing effective, hard-working media strategies that drive brand engagement and deliver outstanding business results.

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