Media Planner

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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.

About Essence Mediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Essence Mediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

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, Info Sys, COMNavigator, com Score, 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:

• 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 Power Point
• 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 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

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with media planning tools and research platforms (e.g., Comscore, MRI, Kantar, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client and internal relationships.
• Familiarity with various media channels, including digital, social, search, and traditional media.
• A proactive and curious mindset, eager to learn and adapt to evolving media landscapes.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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