Media Planning Manager

Role Overview WPP Media is seeking a Media Planning Manager in Toronto, Canada. This position leads strategic media planning for a varied client portfolio. The manager develops and implements media strategies focused on brand engagement and return on investment. What You Will Do Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive media plans for clients across different industries Work with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends and consumer insights Assess competitive landscapes to refine media approaches and recommendations Ensure all strategies align with client objectives and drive measurable results

Position SummaryThe Manager, Media Planning is responsible for overseeing and managing our comprehensive media planning initiatives while actively contributing to business growth. This role involves developing innovative media strategies and operational procedures, in addition to mentoring and developing team members.As part of a cohesive media planning team, you will ensure that our offerings are informed by insights and experiences, leading to impeccable media executions.Key Responsibilities• Lead the preparation, writing, and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals, and analyses that meet client objectives and exceed expectations.• Maintain oversight and accountability of the media plan, continuously evaluating and monitoring execution.• Collaborate and share knowledge with internal teams, partner agencies, and departments to ensure current media and client insights.• Ensure all media plans are aligned with the agency's values, philosophies, and processes.• Prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, trends, and key client issues.• Monitor client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and objectives, ensuring proper tracking is in place.• Manage and lead a team, facilitating communication of agency goals, managing workloads, and supporting professional development.• Effectively handle clients' day-to-day media planning needs, with a strong understanding of their business objectives and KPIs.• Alert leadership of potential challenges and opportunities related to client and team management.• Influence strategic decision-making by promoting effective offerings to clients.• Participate in additional agency projects and new business presentations as needed.• Oversee financial media management, including purchase authorizations, billing, and budget control, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.

WPP Media is seeking a Director of Media Planning based in Toronto, Canada. This leadership role centers on guiding a talented media planning team and strengthening collaboration with colleagues across departments. The Director will play a key part in shaping media campaigns that drive results for clients. What you will do Lead, mentor, and support the media planning team Partner with other departments to ensure campaign strategies are aligned Apply data and research to refine and optimize media plans Develop media strategies that help clients grow Who thrives here This position suits someone who brings both analytical skill and a collaborative mindset. Success depends on the ability to interpret data, guide a team, and work across functions to meet client goals.

Position Summary As the Manager of Connections Planning at Mediabrands, you will take on a pivotal role in supervising and enhancing our integrated media planning initiatives. This position not only involves managing the media planning process but also actively engaging in business development. You will play a crucial role in shaping media strategies and operational procedures, while leading and mentoring a talented team of professionals. In this collaborative environment, you will work closely with an integrated media planning team to ensure our media products are driven by insights and experiences, resulting in impeccable media executions. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation, writing, and presentation of comprehensive media plans and proposals that exceed client expectations. Maintain stewardship over media plans, regularly assessing and monitoring execution effectiveness. Facilitate knowledge-sharing across various departments, partner agencies, and internal teams to keep media and client knowledge current. Ensure all media plans align with the agency's values, philosophies, and processes. Prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, trends, and issues relevant to clients. Stay informed about client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure proper tracking for necessary check-ins. Manage and lead a team effectively by communicating agency goals, balancing workloads, providing performance feedback, and supporting professional growth. Participate in the hiring process as needed. Efficiently handle clients' daily planning needs with a strong grasp of their business objectives and KPIs. Report potential challenges and opportunities related to client and team management to leadership. Influence decision-making by proposing strategic advantages and benefits of offerings to clients. Engage in additional agency and team projects, as well as new business presentations when required. Oversee financial media control, including purchase authorizations, billing, and budget reports, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.

Role Overview WPP Media is hiring a Media Planner in Toronto, Canada. This position focuses on building and executing media plans that support client brand objectives. The Media Planner works closely with various teams to create strategies that reach target audiences and maximize campaign effectiveness. What You Will Do Develop and implement media plans tailored to client goals Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate campaign efforts Analyze market data and trends to inform planning decisions Optimize media budgets for the best return on investment Contribute creative ideas to strengthen advertising solutions What You Bring Strong analytical skills for interpreting market and campaign data Experience building media strategies for brands Ability to collaborate with teams across functions Creative approach to problem-solving and campaign design

WPP Media, part of WPP, works with leading brands to deliver media, data, and creative solutions. The team uses AI-driven tools to connect media planning with data insights and creative personalization. Clients benefit from the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, which provide detailed reporting on media investment performance. More information is available at wppmedia.com. Role overview The Assistant Media Planner joins the Toronto-based media planning team. This role supports day-to-day planning and execution for client campaigns. The position involves preparing budgets, resolving billing questions, analyzing campaign performance, and developing media proposals. Collaboration with Planner/Buyers is central to the work, as is offering informed perspectives on media choices. Main responsibilities Help prepare budgets for media campaigns Identify and resolve billing discrepancies Analyze data and prepare campaign performance reports Develop and present media proposals Offer media points of view to guide planning decisions Work closely with Planner/Buyers to support campaign planning and execution Location This position is based in Toronto, Canada.

Join the dynamic team at Mediabrands as a Media Account Planner, where you will play a pivotal role in strategizing and executing media campaigns that drive results for our clients. Your expertise in media planning and analytics will ensure that we deliver impactful advertising solutions tailored to our clients' needs.

Flywheel Digital is looking for a Senior Media Manager based in Toronto to guide media strategy and execution for a range of client accounts. This position centers on developing and optimizing campaigns that support client growth and engagement across digital platforms. Role overview The Senior Media Manager leads media planning and buying, using data and analytics to shape campaign direction and measure performance. Collaboration with internal teams is key to ensure campaign objectives align with client needs. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development. What you will do Design and implement media strategies tailored to diverse client portfolios Analyze campaign data to refine tactics and improve outcomes Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on client goals Support and guide junior team members to encourage learning and growth Requirements Proven experience in media planning and buying Strong analytical skills for campaign optimization Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues

Position Overview The Senior Media Planner is responsible for leading our media planning initiatives by developing, presenting, and analyzing media plans and proposals. This role is integral to an integrated media planning team, ensuring that our strategies are rooted in insights and experience, leading to impeccable media executions. Key Responsibilities Create, write, and present comprehensive media plans, proposals, and analyses that not only meet but exceed client expectations. Conduct evaluations of media opportunities, trends, and relevant issues to inform clients. Manage client expectations effectively concerning project timelines and deadlines. Enhance your ability to steer client conversations and expectations constructively. Stay updated on the latest developments from key media partners. Ensure all media plans align with the agency’s values, philosophies, and operational processes. Regularly review and assess campaign performance while maintaining the media plan. Foster strong, respectful relationships with clients and partners by demonstrating responsibility, reliability, and resourcefulness. Initiate and coordinate the media buying process to achieve outstanding results. Oversee the management and administration of media buys. Support the training of junior team members on tools and processes, ensuring client budgets are effectively managed. Accountable for the timely preparation of client financial reports and budget control reports (BCRs). Assist in creating campaign post reports and prepare media points of view (POVs) and evaluations. Source and assess proposals from media partners as needed, continuously enhancing your understanding of the media landscape. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; a degree in advertising or marketing is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in integrated media planning. Experience within an integrated advertising agency setting. Proficient in media research tools (e.g., Clear Decisions, Vividata, Nielsen) and media tools (e.g., Prisma). Client service-oriented with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.

Flywheel Digital supports leading brands with digital commerce solutions, focusing on major online marketplaces. The company provides performance insights to help clients grow sales, expand market share, and improve profitability. With a global presence, Flywheel offers opportunities for impact and professional development. Role overview The Media Manager is part of the Client Services team in Toronto, Ontario. This position manages relationships with Flywheel’s largest clients, serving as their main point of contact for complex challenges on Amazon and other e-commerce platforms. The role involves developing, monitoring, and analyzing online marketing campaigns, including Search and Display, across Flywheel’s network. Handling large and complex accounts independently is essential. The Media Manager oversees daily communications about e-commerce media performance and strategy, advises clients on investment, product assortment, and media approaches, and identifies onsite opportunities. Resolving issues as they arise and mentoring Media Specialists are also key parts of this senior position. What you will do Lead daily and bi-weekly meetings with clients, guiding strategic discussions. Assist clients with budget planning and campaign execution to meet agreed KPIs. Provide expert advice on product optimization and teach best practices for campaign management. Manage keyword selection and adjust bid levels for various advertising options. Create and oversee reporting, analytics, and performance metrics for client campaigns.

At Constant Contact, we pride ourselves on being a team of dynamic individuals who take initiative and drive meaningful change, embodying the spirit, integrity, and courage of entrepreneurial leaders. There is immense satisfaction in knowing that your efforts empower people globally to chase their aspirations. Together, we play a crucial role in supporting business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and individuals with the resources and tools they need to thrive online. We thrive on challenges and are just beginning to explore new horizons!OverviewConstant Contact is pioneering an AI-driven marketing organization within the SMB software sector. This pivotal role is essential in utilizing integrated media as a catalyst for growth across both brand awareness and performance metrics.As the Senior Manager of Integrated Media, you will be responsible for crafting and executing integrated media strategies across platforms such as YouTube, Connected TV (CTV), Linear TV, and other digital channels, with the primary objective of driving incremental demand, expanding audience reach, and achieving measurable growth at a favorable customer acquisition cost (CAC).This role transcends traditional campaign management; you will design media strategies, unite creative and data elements into a cohesive framework, and utilize AI-powered optimization tools to enhance performance. Your strength lies not in sheer volume but in insightful judgment, systematic thinking, and the capacity to transform insights into tangible growth.If you excel at blending brand storytelling with performance analytics, and can convert media into a scalable growth mechanism, this position is tailored for you.Strategy & PlanningDevelop comprehensive media strategies that enhance awareness, consideration, and conversion through video channels.Establish the roles of various channels and their contributions to overall growth and revenue.Create cross-channel investment strategies based on CAC, LTV, and incrementality.Uncover new demand through innovative audience targeting, channel exploration, and creative development.Execution & BuyingImplement strategies across YouTube, CTV/OTT, and Linear TV.Negotiate network and PMP deals, establish direct partnerships, and secure access to premium inventory.Oversee budget management to meet trial, growth, and CAC objectives.Utilize AI tools for bidding while maintaining strategic oversight.Optimization & TestingLead experimentation initiatives across creative content, target audiences, and channel combinations.Employ AI systems to expedite learning and budget distribution.Differentiate between incremental gains and shifts in attribution.Effectively scale high-performing strategies for optimal efficiency.

VaynerMedia is looking for a Media Buying Manager based in Toronto, Canada. This position focuses on leading the planning, execution, and ongoing improvement of media buying strategies to help clients reach their campaign goals. Role overview The Media Buying Manager shapes and manages media campaigns from start to finish. The role requires a balance of strategic planning, hands-on execution, and continuous optimization to ensure strong campaign performance. What you will do Create and oversee media campaigns designed to drive engagement and meet client objectives Review campaign data and follow market trends to guide buying choices Adjust campaigns to improve results and maximize efficiency Collaborate with colleagues to share insights and fine-tune strategies Requirements Background in media buying and digital marketing Comfort with making decisions using data and market research Team-oriented approach and willingness to support group success

Join Oliver USA as a Social Media Manager, where you will harness your creativity and strategic thinking to elevate our brand's online presence. You will be responsible for developing engaging content, managing social media campaigns, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize our outreach. If you are passionate about social media trends and have a knack for storytelling, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview WPP Media is looking for a Media Planner based in Toronto, Canada. This role focuses on building media strategies that help clients reach their goals. The Media Planner works with a range of channels to ensure campaigns make an impact and connect with the right audiences. What You Will Do Develop media plans that match client objectives and budgets Use data and analytics to guide campaign decisions and refine strategies Work closely with teams from different disciplines to coordinate campaign efforts Analyze market trends to spot opportunities for clients Balance creative ideas with practical planning to deliver effective advertising What Helps You Succeed Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and market research Ability to collaborate with colleagues across functions Creative thinking to shape strategies that stand out Experience planning media across multiple platforms is an asset

The Manager of Research Planning and Operations at University Health Network in Toronto guides the planning and daily execution of research projects that contribute to medical discoveries. The position sits at the intersection of research, clinical work, and administration, supporting the organization’s research community. Main responsibilities Coordinate research activities by working with researchers, clinicians, and administrative staff Oversee project timelines and manage resource allocation to keep projects on track Monitor research operations to maintain efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards Share project status and updates with stakeholders across the organization Look for opportunities to improve research processes and foster a culture of innovation Role impact This role supports high-quality research and drives continuous improvement throughout the University Health Network’s research community.

About Flywheel Digital Flywheel Digital delivers a broad range of digital commerce solutions for leading brands across major digital marketplaces. Clients use near real-time analytics to boost sales, increase market share, and improve profitability. With teams across the Americas, Europe, and APAC, Flywheel Digital offers opportunities to make a tangible impact, grow professionally, and receive strong support. Role Overview: Digital Media Manager, Perpetua Flywheel Digital is hiring a Media Manager for the DSP team within the Client Services division of Perpetua. Perpetua focuses on retail media optimization and market intelligence technology designed for forward-thinking eCommerce brands. What You Will Do Manage, monitor, and analyze programmatic advertising campaigns for clients. Work with platforms such as Amazon and other Omni-Channel Retailers. Collaborate with various DSP platforms. Engage with top brands and advertisers across the country. Industry Context Programmatic advertising continues to expand, representing 85% of digital ad spending in the US and over 80% in Europe. Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada

MaintainX is hiring a Senior Product Manager focused on Work Planning. This position plays a key part in shaping product direction and launching new solutions for a varied customer base. Role overview The Senior Product Manager will drive product strategy and work closely with teams across engineering, design, and marketing. The goal is to develop and improve work planning features that address real client needs and support company growth. What you will do Guide cross-functional teams to deliver enhancements to work planning products Apply analytical skills to generate insights that inform product decisions Collaborate on launching new features that improve user experience Locations This role can be based in San Francisco, Miami, Raleigh, Toronto, or Montréal.

Join Docebo as a Senior Manager of Communications and Social Media, where you will lead innovative strategies to enhance our brand presence and engage with our community. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful content and drive social media initiatives that resonate with our audience.

Role overview The Manager, Communications Designer at Initiative (a Mediabrands company) leads media planning projects from the Toronto office. This position centers on building, presenting, and steering media plans, proposals, and analyses that help clients reach their objectives. Collaboration with an integrated media planning team is key, ensuring strategies reflect current insights and industry trends for effective campaign execution. What you will do Create, write, and present integrated media plans and proposals that support client goals. Analyze and communicate insights on media opportunities, industry trends, and client-relevant issues. Manage client expectations regarding timelines and deliverables throughout projects. Lead discussions with clients to ensure alignment and ongoing satisfaction. Monitor developments from major media partners to refine planning strategies. Ensure all media plans align with agency values and processes, and review campaign performance regularly. Build and sustain strong relationships with clients and partners, showing reliability and adaptability. Initiate and coordinate the media buying process to support campaign delivery. Oversee the administration and management of media buys. Train junior team members on planning tools and internal processes. Location This role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Join Clutch as a Social Media and Content Strategy Manager, where you will play an integral role in shaping our brand's digital presence. Your expertise will help us engage with our audience through compelling content and innovative social media strategies. You will be responsible for creating, curating, and managing published content across our social media platforms while analyzing engagement metrics to optimize our outreach efforts.