Assistant Media Planner

Job summary

Assist in the execution and management of media plans, including the development of supportive data and coordination with vendors. Manage contracts, insertion orders, billing processes, and update budget summaries and competitive reports.

Job details

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands. Within Canada, Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data. You will be joining a well recognized agency with credentials: Great Places to Work certified three years in a row Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work 2022 Media Agency of the Year 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist What we Offer: Work Your World program enabling you to experience working from anywhere in Canada or overseas for up to 6 weeks a year Extended long weekends throughout the year with an additional day off each long weekend Wellness & Tech benefits to support what’s most important to you Birthday leave Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform as well as a Professional Development Allowance Local and Global Mobility within the Publicis Groupe network Overview 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’s 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 Additional Information Salary Transparency matters to us. The salary for this position is $40,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. AI Use We use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analysing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognised by people. 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.

What you’ll do

Assist in the execution and management of media plans, including the development of supportive data and coordination with vendors. Manage contracts, insertion orders, billing processes, and update budget summaries and competitive reports.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications. Candidates must possess strong quantitative skills, technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Benefits

• Work Your World program (remote work for up to 6 weeks a year) • Extended long weekends • Wellness benefits • Tech benefits • Birthday leave • Learning & Development opportunities • Professional Development Allowance • Local and Global Mobility

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Analytical Skills
• Math Proficiency
• Creative Thinking
• Attention To Detail
• Media Planning
• Budget Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Media Research
• Project Management

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative
• Consulting