Media Buyer

Toronto, ON
$50,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:Company descriptionStarcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data.One of our core tenants of media planning and buying is that human experiences drive impact through tangible results. Not only do we seek to deeply understand our clients’ business and what truly motivates consumers, but we seek to design experiences that drive meaningful consumer actions our clients care about – Move People, Move Business.You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials:

Great Places to Work certified two years in a row
Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
2022 Media Agency of the Year
2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist

As part of Publicis Media Canada we are proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.
OverviewThe Media Buyer negotiates with media vendors to secure the most cost-effective delivery of objectives; balancing price with quality factors. The negotiation is reflective of the strategy & brand requirements of approved campaigns in TV, CTV & Radio in a team environment.This role requires a candidate who is analytical, math proficient, and well organized with great attention to detail. The candidate must be well informed of the TV, Radio & CTV landscape (programming, trends, formats, ownership) trends and research.Responsibilities

Negotiate approved executions – TV (including linear optimized), Radio & CTV
Working with specialty teams to identify and implement efficient business practice.
Work with media vendors regarding tactical aspects of the media buy to achieve campaign objectives and/or fulfill a client request
Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors
Input broadcast/CTV media buys
Actualize media spending
Assist with financials
Train media assistants
Prepare/develop reports in PowerPoint & Excel – routine & custom reports
Usage of all media related systems
Media management - DDS, buying platform
Media Research - nLogic

Qualifications

Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus/preferred
Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
Minimum of 2+ years of media buying
Media systems’ proficiency
Strong analytical & math proficiency skills
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product

Additional informationWe’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.SalaryTransparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $45k- 50k per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.AI UseWe use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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