Media Buyer : Digital

Company Description

Spirit of a startup, soul of a powerhouse​
We are: Scrappy, Driven, Simple, and more importantly – dreamers. We are re-imagining what the future will look like with our clients in mind.​
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We take pride in our legacy and are committed to constant evolution – our world dictates that now more than ever. By melding the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse across our business, we aim to bring modern heat to brands - the kind of heat that arises at the intersection of startup and powerhouse; of data and content; of art and science; of old and new.​
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Energy and innovation fuel our startup spirit, while our marketplace clout, exclusive partnerships, and global practice capabilities deliver our powerhouse soul for our clients.

Publicis Media Canada is 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.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description

• Assist in negotiation of approved executions – Digital Video, OLV, CTV, YouTube and direct (non-biddable) digital display
• Assist in approved executions – Digital Video, OLV, CTV, YouTube and direct (non-biddable) digital display
• Work with media vendors regarding tactical aspects of the media buy to achieve campaign objectives and/or fulfill a client request
• Working with specialty teams to identify and implement efficient business practice.
• Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors
• Input and shepherd all direct digital display and digital video media buys from brief to post reporting
• Actualize media spending
• Assist with financials
• Clearing of invoices
• Prepare/develop reports in PowerPoint & Excel – routine & custom reports
• Media management – within media buying platforms and agency systems

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus/preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in media buying
• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
• 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 Information

Spark 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 Spark however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.