Media Assistant Planner

Company Description

We are the ​Human Experience Company​ !

We know brands will only thrive if they anticipate people’s 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.

Starcom has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture. 

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description

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

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.