Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.
With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile in Canada.
Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit Mekanism.com.
We are looking for a Senior Media Buyer to join our Toronto office.
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Focus on execution for audio/video buys.
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Partner with media sales representatives to seek out best prices and innovative and strategic media solutions.
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Strong negotiation abilities
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Write and present pre and post-buy documents, POV’s and industry updates.
-
Source and repurpose research to inform campaign direction.
-
Evaluate media opportunities.
-
Contribute to brainstorming sessions.
-
Maintain accuracy and control of client budgets.
-
Monitor and promptly respond to client requests
qualifications:
- 3+ years’ media buying experience with a focus on video
- Experience in formal presentations
- Strong strategic and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Excel and all Google Suite Applications
- Strong knowledge of Media Ocean
- Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
- Fluency in all syndicated media tools to source data. (Numeris/Nlogic)
- Strong presentation skills
What’s in it for you: We Value The ‘whole You’
- An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
- Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
- Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
- Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
- Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
- Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
- Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
- In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
- Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
- Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program
- Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.
We invest in your health and wellness:
- Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
- Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
- Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.
- A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
- Maternity leave top up program.
Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on December 5, 2025
We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates, our interviewers are supported by an AI tool that securely takes notes during the conversation Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Mekanism what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.
By joining Mekanism, you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.
Employee & Job Applicants Privacy Notice https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQIU40pchmRo2-xnl\_UuSHgDa8xkw4fbkr6IZX20PCEdn2E9e3\_eBD2chvxT0OWDHlPQicIkWP1kZ58/pub
About Mekanism
We are a fiercely entrepreneurial agency that blends creativity and performance to build great brands. We call this approach Soul & Science. With employees in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best brands including Peloton, Quaker, Jose Cuervo, Alaska Airlines, Charles Schwab and OkCupid, among others.
We have been named to Ad Age’s A-List and twice to their Best Places to Work. Most recently, Mekanism was named Independent Agency of the Year and Jason Harris named CEO of the Year by The Drum.
Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School.
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.
With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile in Canada.
Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit Mekanism.com.
We are looking for a Senior Media Buyer to join our Toronto office.
-
Focus on execution for audio/video buys.
-
Partner with media sales representatives to seek out best prices and innovative and strategic media solutions.
-
Strong negotiation abilities
-
Write and present pre and post-buy documents, POV’s and industry updates.
-
Source and repurpose research to inform campaign direction.
-
Evaluate media opportunities.
-
Contribute to brainstorming sessions.
-
Maintain accuracy and control of client budgets.
-
Monitor and promptly respond to client requests
qualifications:
- 3+ years’ media buying experience with a focus on video
- Experience in formal presentations
- Strong strategic and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Excel and all Google Suite Applications
- Strong knowledge of Media Ocean
- Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
- Fluency in all syndicated media tools to source data. (Numeris/Nlogic)
- Strong presentation skills
What’s in it for you: We Value The ‘whole You’
- An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
- Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
- Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
- Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
- Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
- Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
- Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
- In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
- Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
- Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program
- Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.
We invest in your health and wellness:
- Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
- Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
- Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.
- A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
- Maternity leave top up program.
Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on December 5, 2025
We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates, our interviewers are supported by an AI tool that securely takes notes during the conversation Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Mekanism what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.
By joining Mekanism, you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.
Employee & Job Applicants Privacy Notice https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQIU40pchmRo2-xnl\_UuSHgDa8xkw4fbkr6IZX20PCEdn2E9e3\_eBD2chvxT0OWDHlPQicIkWP1kZ58/pub
About Mekanism
We are a fiercely entrepreneurial agency that blends creativity and performance to build great brands. We call this approach Soul & Science. With employees in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best brands including Peloton, Quaker, Jose Cuervo, Alaska Airlines, Charles Schwab and OkCupid, among others.
We have been named to Ad Age’s A-List and twice to their Best Places to Work. Most recently, Mekanism was named Independent Agency of the Year and Jason Harris named CEO of the Year by The Drum.
Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School.