Job Description

The role of an Assistant Media Planner 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 Point Of Views (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

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to this application.
• 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.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc.
• Curiosity, with a passion for continuous development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients\' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. Our consultative approach and agile model, rooted in diversity, equity and belonging, drive better business outcomes for brands. As the leading global media network in Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of clients including the following in Canada: BMO, Sobeys, PokerStars, FanDuel, Johnson & Johnson, SkipTheDishes, Sony, Spotify and Hershey. UM is the number one agency in Canada, as ranked by RECMA, and the most awarded media agency at the Media Innovation Awards and CMA Awards for the past two years. For more information, please visit .

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, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

UM 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. Apply NowCancel

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