Media Assistant

Agency:

UM

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

Position Summary: 

 

The role of an Assistant, Investment is to support the team with the maintenance and documentation of the client’s media buys, as well as to assist the Buyer in preparing data for the purchase and subsequent evaluation of campaigns.  

 

This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media investment team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions. 

 

Responsibilities: 
 

• Assist Buyers with campaign execution. 

• Upload media buys and track changes with a high level of accuracy. 

• Assist in the preparation of client billing estimates and reconciliations. 

• Assist in solving and clearing billing discrepancies and queries in a timely manner. 

• Prepare and send out station lists.  

• Work with media partners to ensure all relevant information is obtained in order to maintain accurate media buys. 

• Ensure invoice information is collected, and follow up with external suppliers to gather missing information. 

• Accurately maintain system and client records. 

• Attend media seminars and presentations as required. 

• Develop proficiency with media-related tools and research systems. 

• Proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape. 

 

Qualifications: 
 

• Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application.  

• Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career. 

• Client service oriented. 

• Professional analytical and financial acumen. 

• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc. 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). 

• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. 

• Highly developed organizational skills with professional attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively. 

• Professional learning agility, with a passion for continuous development. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

 

UM Canada is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. 

What's in it for you? 

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round. 

• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you. 

• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone. 

• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies. 

• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge. 

Salary range $40,000 -$43,000

To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

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