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Assistant Media Planner

Vancouver, BCOnsiteInternshipPosted 19 days ago

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Required skills

  • media costings
  • calling vendors
  • reviewing contracts
  • IOs
  • campaign maintenance
  • entering media into prisma
  • trafficing all media assets
  • tactical planning report
  • budget control reports
  • client billing

Nice to have

  • Post-secondary diploma
  • specialization in Marketing
  • specialization in advertising
  • College education
  • University education
  • Internship

Role summary

WPP Media is seeking an entry-level Assistant Media Planner to support senior planners in media plan execution and client service. This role involves assisting with media costings, vendor calls, contract and IO review, campaign maintenance in prisma, asset trafficking, tactical planning reports, budget control, and client billing. The position requires strong attention to detail, mathematical competency, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, ability to manage multiple demands under tight deadlines, and good communication skills. A post-secondary diploma in Marketing or Advertising is preferred, as is related internship or co-op experience. This is a hybrid role within the Advertising industry, focusing on Media Planning.

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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