Media Planning Supervisor
Mekanism
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Produce integrated media plans across all channels (traditional & digital) using planning tools to gather insights, and working with vendors and buying platforms to cost tactics and design them to deliver on KPIs
- Develop and present strategic direction for client campaigns.
- Seek to craft award winning work through innovation and experimentation
- Maintain analytical perspective, building out KPI and measurement frameworks
- Deliver excellence in project management - developing detailed workback schedules, leading client status updates & calls, thinking five steps ahead, involving the right people, and keeping everybody (including clients) on track.
- Quality control; monitor and work closely with direct/indirect reports to ensure all deliverables are met effectively (campaign and general administration)
- Champion best-in-class training and development for yourself and 1-2 direct/indirect reports
- Input in developing and communicating the agency team’s POV on opportunities, trends, and issues to multiple stakeholders at various levels of business
- Collaborating and coordinating with creative agencies, forming relationships that allow for effective, integrated campaigns.
- Build and foster strong client relationships
- Manage overall client budgets with exacting precision
- 4+ years’ experience with media planning/buying in an agency environment
- Familiarity and knowledge across all media channels (360 planner), including a thorough understanding of how to acquire, evaluate, and question media information & proposals
- Client management experience and superior communication skills (written & verbal)
- Excellent project management and high attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of evaluating and contributing to Budget Control Reports and other budget management mechanisms.
- Fluent in all syndicated media tools
- Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
- Proactive thinker, anticipating needs and potential challenges and opportunities
- Driven by a curiosity of leveraging AI tools to advance our clients work and objectives.
- 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!
- In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
- Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
- Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
- 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.