Assistant Media Planner

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 .

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.

How you will make an impact

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

What you bring

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

What we bring

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

We foster a growth mindset by exhibiting adaptability, inclusivity, sincerity, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork

Extensive learning, training and development opportunities

Exposure to strategic partnership across agency

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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