Assistant Media Planner

About WPP Media

WPP Media operates as WPP's forward-thinking media division that integrates media, data, and partnerships to enable creative personalization at a large scale. Powered by WPP Open and Open Intelligence, it provides clients clear visibility on their media investment effectiveness. WPP itself is a global creative transformation company devoted to leveraging creativity for a better future across people, planet, clients, and communities.

Role Overview and Impact

• Support the creation of tactical strategies aligned with the consumer journey experience.
• Conduct market research to explore emerging media trends and content development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the media investments team and relevant partners to ensure ideas are strategically sound and commercially feasible.
• Engage in ideation sessions beyond specific client accounts.
• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of syndicated and Mindshare Canada’s tools and methodologies.
• Build industry expertise by attending trainings and presentations actively.
• Continuously explore innovations in media and technology sectors.
• Refine presentation and report-writing capabilities.
• Effectively communicate updates within the team promptly.
• Contribute to billing procedures as required.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates Mindshare Growth Mindset qualities including adaptability, inclusivity, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, sincerity, and teamwork.
• Possesses strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Exhibits excellent verbal, written, and presentation competencies.
• Efficient at prioritizing tasks and managing time under tight deadlines handling multiple projects.
• Quickly grasps concepts and exercises sound judgment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and forward-thinking with hands-on management of responsibilities.
• Fosters collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Capable of adapting to a fast-paced workplace successfully.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and demonstrates flexibility with a keen willingness to assist broadly.
• Confident working with budgets and numerical data, understanding mathematical principles well.
• Driven to foster an innovative culture as a regular part of daily work life.

Company Benefits and Work Environment

• Access to a vast global network and varied career progression possibilities.
• Inclusive benefits such as maternity and parental top-up programs.
• A vibrant work culture balancing dedication and social engagement.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives promoting better community involvement.
• Wellness-focused programs supporting healthy lifestyle choices.
• An environment encouraging everyday innovative practices.
• Learning, training, and development opportunities abound.
• Collaboration across strategic partnerships within the agency.

Workplace and Inclusion

WPP Media prioritizes employee investment for professional advancement and responsible media spending. Employees enjoy extensive networks, resource groups, frequent in-office events celebrating achievements, and wellness-related benefits including medical, dental, vision, group retirement plans, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health days. The agency is an equal opportunity employer promoting respect and inclusivity where everyone can thrive. The hybrid working model encourages in-office presence approximately four days per week, with accommodations available upon request during interviews.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The company maintains a Privacy Notice detailing the handling of applicant information.