Job Description

Position Summary

The role of a Media Planning Supervisor is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analysis. The Media Planning Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring junior employees. 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

• Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief.
• Confidently and effectively communicate with the leadership team to address needs of the account (e.g. ensure campaigns launch according to plan, address questions quickly with appropriate client communication, flag concerns, etc.).
• Proactively prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients.
• Ensure that all media plans adhere to the agency's values, philosophies and processes.
• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate the campaign performance.
• Effectively manage ongoing client expectations in regards to work back schedule, and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and respectful partner relationships.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of the buy.
• Oversee team members in preparing and maintaining accurate and client finance reports and budget control reporting (BCRs).
• Provide ongoing actionable feedback and training to direct reports in order to ensure performance and development goals are achieved.
• Proactively contribute to and/or prepare media point of views.
• Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations where needed.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent professional experience - University graduate and/or advertising/marketing College degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in integrated media planning.
• Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.
• Ability to build strong internal relationships and partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge and insights gained from research resources to media planning.
• Strong presentation skills. Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc.
• Proficiency with media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma).
• Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well and multi-task.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel as required.

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

UM is a full-service media agency and marketing consultancy that sees media as a powerful topline growth engine for brands. We are a dynamic and growing group of marketing and media innovators, fiercely committed to the spirit of 'Better'. We use Better Science and Better Art to deliver Better Outcomes and create advantage to grow our clients' businesses.

Part of the IPG Mediabrands family, UM is made up of entrepreneurially-minded planners, researchers, investment experts, decision scientists, account executives, and content and activation specialists-over 4,800 employees across 130 offices in over 100 countries around the world.

Our roster of Canadian clients includes: Johnson & Johnson, BMO, Netflix, Spotify, The Hershey Company, SkipTheDishes, Sobeys, Sony, Estee Lauder, ExxonMobil, McCain, Boston Pizza and Sinai Health, among others.

UM is powered by industry-leading strategy, data analytics and tech capabilities. However, our unique culture - based on mutual support, shared passion and trust - is the reason why we excel as a team. We were Canada's most awarded media agency at both the recent MIAs & CMAs (2020), Canada's #1 Most Effective media agency (WARC 2020), #1 Most Competitive agency (RECMA 2020), campaign of the year winner (Adweek 2020 & Strategy) and recognized with 80+ local and global industry awards over the past year. UM was also rated Ad Age's 'Best Places to Work' and #1 global media agency by technology advisory, Forrester, two years in a row.

UM's culture is an inclusive one, where people are encouraged to bring their full selves to the office, and where personal and professional growth are a priority of every member of the team. The executive leadership is dedicated to building a culture that permeates every element of the company, from work flexibility, to career planning and regular talent reviews, to dynamic employee engagement programs.

We proudly uphold the following values:

Courage: Our courage to take risks drives our ability to set new industry standards.

Candour: Our candour through open and constructive dialogue ensures better outcomes for our people and our clients.

Curiosity: Our relentless curiosity drives relentless innovation - being curious about the world, media, our clients and each other and using this curiosity to find new and innovative ways of doing everything we do.

Commitment: Our commitment to uncovering better opportunities for our clients and our community is at the heart of everything we do.

Community: We pride ourselves on fostering a community where everyone can belong while actively giving back to the communities in which we live.

Caring: We care about those around us and about being a diverse agency where everyone feels motivated and supported, both professionally and personally.