Media Planner Jobs

Havas Media has an immediate position available for a Media Planner in the Toronto office.

As a Media planner you are responsible for the day-to-day management of media assignments at HAVAS MEDIA. You are expected to understand of your clients’ line of business, have experience using media tools, following best practices and a passion for seeking out new opportunities for clients. You organize/manage workflow; all media planning, analysis, trafficking and scheduling requests. To be successful, you must have a curious mindset and eager to learn, you are well organized and can multitask, and team player looking to build meaningful connections.

At Havas Media we believe in more than media planning. We take time to deeply understand the media that is most meaningful to a client’s target audience and build Media Experiences that connect them to exactly what they want, in the context of where they are, through the content they pay attention to. Our unique Mx System creates value for clients by turning consumer intelligence into clear growth targets, aligning KPIs through the custom Mx Brief, and measuring the impact of rich and respectful media experiences. We believe that more meaningful media can help build more meaningful brands.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy of computer input, estimates and planned data. Quality control of all components.
• Managing direct vendor communications including RFP requests
• Issuance of schedules, documentation, financials required to keep the project/campaign on track, on schedule and within budget for the client
• Support in financial discrepancy processing both with vendor and agency finance team
• Work with the team (Senior Planners through Account Director) to develop integrated communication strategy for your client base.
• Planning and execution of media plans as it pertains to assignment/agreed strategy (presentations, blocking charts, Prisma trafficking)
• Understanding of BCR (Budget Control Reports) to ensure quality control across client financials
• Work alongside specialized teams (SEM, social, programmatic) to integrate digital expertise where required.
• Leverage tools and research to develop insights and ideas.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of research and media tools including MediaOcean suite of products
• Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and demonstrated ability to follow through
• Organized, accurate and attentive to detail
• Comfortable working in PowerPoint and excel
• 1+ years of experience in media planning across all channels (print, broadcast, digital, social, OOH)
• Competency in digital campaign management including end to end trafficking process
• Great communication skills including verbal and written. Ability to prepare clear and concise emails and client-ready documents.

Our Perks:

At Havas Canada our people come first which is why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Year-round holiday bonus days, Christmas closure, and flex-time off!
• Growth Opportunities & Employer-Paid Professional Development
• Dedicated Culture Committee & Diversity Team
• Physical & Mental Health Benefits
• Dog friendly office
• Hybrid work - minimum 2 days/week in office
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks
• Centralized Downtown Office
• Paid Parental Top-Up Policy
• RRSP Matching Plan

No closed minds here – at Havas Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.