Assistant/e, planification média

WPP Media•Montreal, QC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

WPP is looking for an Associate, Media Planning with a passion for marketing and a curiosity for media in advertising! This role is in the planning team and is an integral part in capturing a client’s vision to reach the intended audience. The Media Planners are part psychologists, part scientists, part artists, part entrepreneurs, and part politicians. They strategize how brands should communicate with people across the myriad of media channels, and how to do that differently from every other brand. The Associate is our first level position providing support to the Planning team while learning through established training programs and on-the-job training especially in the area of digital. You will be responsible for expanding your knowledge in preparation for promotion and increase your familiarity with all aspects of planning.

Requirements

Embraces the Mindshare Growth Mindset by exhibiting adaptability, inclusivity, sincerity, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork
Exceptional organizational skills, and detail oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills
Excellent time management skills; proven ability to prioritize and organize workload, and operate under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
Showcase a natural gift for grasping concepts quickly and making good judgments
Ability to work on own initiative; pre-emptive and proactive; constantly thinking ahead; demonstrating a hands-on and highly organized approach to all tasks
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other cross-functional teams
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced work environment effectively
Strong capability in customer service skills and communications
Comfortable with ambiguity - flexible and adaptable with a willingness to learn and assist wherever needed
Comfortable working with budgets/numbers and a strong understanding of mathematical concepts
The desire to create and contribute to an environment where ‘innovation as usual’ thrives in everyday work

Responsibilities

Assist in developing the tactical plans that support the consumer journey experience
Research market trends in emerging media and content development
Work with media investments team and other partners to ensure that the idea is strategically relevant and commercially viable
Participate in ideation sessions (that are not necessarily on their specific client base)
Develop thorough knowledge of syndicated tools and systems as well as Mindshare Canada tools and approaches
Develop industry experience and knowledge and actively attend all training and industry presentations
Ongoing investigation of new media and technology
Continue to hone presentation and report writing skills
Ensure team communications are delivered in a timely manner to all participating members
Contribute to the billing process

Benefits

Exposure to a global network of resources and career opportunities
Comprehensive benefits program, including maternity/parental top-up program
Great social environment where we work hard and play hard
Corporate social responsibility, actively participating to create a better community
Agency that values wellness with programs that contribute to a healthy lifestyle
The opportunity to create and contribute to an environment where ‘Innovation as usual’ thrives in everyday work
Extensive learning, training and development opportunities
Exposure to strategic partnership across agency
Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days