Assistant Media Planner

The role

You will support the Planning team on media plans and learn through established training, with a focus on digital. You will help build tactical plans for the consumer journey and research market trends in emerging media.

What you will do

• Assist in developing tactical plans that support the consumer journey experience
• Research market trends in emerging media and content development
• Work with the media investments team and other partners to make sure ideas are strategically relevant and commercially viable
• Take part in ideation sessions
• Develop knowledge of syndicated tools and systems and Mindshare Canada tools and approaches
• Attend all training and industry presentations to build industry knowledge
• Keep up with new media and technology
• Improve presentation and report writing skills
• Make sure team communications reach all participating members on time
• Contribute to the billing process

Required qualifications

• Embraces the Mindshare Growth Mindset: adaptability, inclusivity, sincerity, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills
• Excellent time management; ability to prioritize, organize workload and work under tight deadlines across multiple projects
• Natural gift for grasping concepts quickly and making good judgments
• Ability to work on own initiative, proactively and with a highly organized approach
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity; flexible, willing to learn and assist wherever needed
• Comfortable working with budgets and numbers; strong understanding of mathematical concepts

Benefits

• Exposure to a global network of resources and career opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits program, including maternity/parental top-up program
• Social environment with a hard-work, play-hard culture
• Corporate social responsibility participation
• Wellness programs that support a healthy lifestyle
• Extensive learning, training and development opportunities
• Exposure to strategic partnerships across the agency
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days

Before you apply

• Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.