Assistant Media Planner

The role

You will support the senior media planners on client campaigns. The work covers media costings, vendor and contract checks, campaign maintenance, and reporting for finance and clients.

What you will do

• Support the planning team with media costings, calling vendors, reviewing contracts and IOs to match budgets
• Maintain campaigns, enter media into Prisma and traffic all media assets
• Fill in the tactical planning report for the finance team
• Support budget control reports and client billing
• Work with internal teams to keep client activity in good order
• Assist with media buy briefs, purchase authorizations and CPE set up with finance
• Assist with post campaign reporting

Required qualifications

• Attention to detail, accuracy and mathematical competency
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple demands within tight timelines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a group and independently
• Desire to develop a media career and a passion for media
• Post-secondary diploma, with specialization in marketing and/or advertising

Nice to have

• College or university education
• Internship or co-op in a related field

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing together media, data, and partnerships. It is an AI-driven media operating unit that is an equal opportunity employer.