Media Planner

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

We are part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company. 

 

About the Role: 

The Media Planner provides support to the managers in the senior team, contributes to overall client service requirements and assists in the management of media plan executions. 

 

Your Impact: 

• Day to day for some client contacts 

• Nurture relationships with and work directly with client partner agencies 

• Build positive relationships with client contacts 

• Assist in the development of media plans and presentations in conjunction with senior planners 

• Be able to put smaller plans together and execute with minimal management direction 

• Ensure team deadlines are met 

• Oversee all media accounting, and administrative duties required on assigned accounts including monthly media expenditure reports (BCRs) 

• May carry out buy brief meetings with Investment Team 

• Access appropriate research as it applies to clients’ needs, using Integrated Media Systems, InfoSys, COMNavigator, comScore, and other proprietary tools 

• Effectively work with  

• Finance, Investment Team, Traffic and other internal groups in order to ensure that client activity is in good order 

 

Your Skills & Behaviour: 

• Strong customer service skills 

• Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills 

• Solid collaborative and team work oriented skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Solid interpersonal skills 

• Begin to develop presentation skills 

• Detail oriented and able to meet tight deadlines 

• Begins to understand the client’s business 

• Detail, accuracy and mathematical competency a must 

• Strong computer skills with a particular emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint 

• Ability to manage and meet multiple demands within timelines 

• Desire to develop and excel in their media career and a passion for all things media 

• Develop understanding of Systems Thinking 

• Develop presentation skills 

• Develop audience planning skills 

• Competency in multi-channel media planning and reporting (experience digital, social, search and eComm planning an asset) 

 

Education and Experience: 

• 1-3 years media planning/buying experience 

• Post-secondary degree, specialization in Advertising and/or Marketing is an asset 

 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.     

 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 
 
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

 

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