Assistant Media Planner

Media Planning Vancouver, British Columbia


Description

Position at EssenceMediacom

Job Title
Assistant Media Planner
Date Updated
February 2025
Department 
Client Services
 
Location
Vancouver
Reporting To
GAD
 
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 to ensure they match our budgets
  • Responsible for campaign maintenance and filing campaign purchase approvals  
  • 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 CPEs 
  • Assist with Post campaign reporting  
  • Inputting data into cloud-based planning tool (i.e., management of blocking charts) 
 
 
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 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