Assistant Media Planner

WPP Media
Vancouver, Canada
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented candidates with a foundational understanding of media planning, working in a hybrid office environment in Vancouver.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a passion for media and a knack for precision in executing planning tasks
    — “Detail, accuracy and mathematical competency a must”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and can work independently
    — “Work well in group environment, but still able to work independently”
  • Recent graduates or interns with exposure to media planning and campaign management
    — “Internship/Co-op in a related field is an asset”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement requires in-office presence four days per week
    — “teams in the office around four days a week”
  • Candidates must be prepared to manage and meet tight deadlines with multiple demands
    — “Ability to manage and meet multiple demands within tight timelines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Excel and PowerPoint in campaign management or planning
    — “Strong computer skills with a particular emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint”
  • Demonstrate a history of supporting teams in budget tracking and reporting
    — “Active involvement in budget control reports in a supporting role”
  • Emphasize any prior experience with media costing or vendor coordination
    — “Support the planning team with media costings, calling vendors”
  • Showcase communication skills through examples of collaborative project execution
    — “Good written and verbal communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Supported the planning team with media costings, calling vendors, reviewing contracts and IOs
  • Assisted with media buy briefs, purchase authorizations and CPE set up with finance
Typical background
Post-secondary diploma, specialization in Marketing and/or advertising

Skills & requirements

Required

Media PlanningMedia CostingContract ReviewCampaign MaintenanceMedia Asset TraffickingBudget ControlClient BillingMedia Buy BriefsCPE SetupPost-campaign ReportingExcelPowerpointAttention To DetailMathematical CompetencyTeamworkIndependent Work

Preferred

MarketingAdvertising

Stack & domain

Media CostingsVendor CallingContract ReviewCampaign MaintenanceMedia Asset TraffickingTactical Planning ReportsBudget Control ReportsClient BillingMedia Buy BriefsPurchase AuthorizationsCPE Set UpPost Campaign ReportingExcelPowerpointDetail-orientedAccuracyMathematical CompetencyComputer SkillsMultiple Demands ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationGroup WorkIndependent WorkMedia Career DevelopmentMedia PassionMedia PlanningMedia BuyingMedia ExecutionMedia ReportingMedia Budgeting

About the role

Original posting from WPP Media via Greenhouse

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

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.

Purpose of Job: This is an entry level media planning position whose purpose is to provide support to the senior planners in the group, contribute to overall client service and assist in the management of plan executions.

Key Accountabilities  

Support the planning team with media costings, calling vendors, reviewing contracts and IOs to ensure they match our budgets

Responsible for campaign maintenance, entering media into prisma, trafficing all media assets  

Filling in tactical planning report for the finance team

Active involvement in budget control reports in a supporting role, and client billing

Effectively work with our internal teams to ensure that client activity is in good order

Assist with media buy briefs, purchase authorizations and CPE set up with finance

Assist with Post campaign reporting

Skills and Behaviour: 

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 tight timelines

Good written and verbal communication skills

Work well in group environment, but still able to work independently

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

Education and Experience

Post-secondary diploma, specialization in Marketing and/or advertising an asset

College or University education preferred

Internship/Co-op in a related field 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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Source: WPP Media careers (Greenhouse)

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