Job Description

Company Description

At Starcom, we are the Human Experience Company. We know brands will only thrive if they anticipate people\xe2\x80\x99s desires. We create experiences people love and actions brands need. We are stronger because our commitment to human outcomes is proven to drive better business outcomes. When others dehumanize people as mere data points, we will win by knowing and treating them as human beings.

Over the past couple of years, we have been building something different by transforming the way we do our business. From structuring our investment practice around data and digital to bringing our strategy, data sciences and research practice under one house, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been shaping Starcom to be the media agency of tomorrow. One that both you and I want to work at.

We also work very hard in creating a truly inclusive and empathetic culture, one where our talents feel empowered to voice their opinion, do their best work, all while having a good work life balance.



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\xe2\x80\x99s 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
• Must be Bilingual in French and English

Additional Information

Starcom 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 Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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