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Media Executive

Job Description- Media Executive

Overview:

In this role you will provide support to the managers in the senior team. You will contribute to overall client service requirements and assist in the execution of media campaigns.

Your Impact:

Day to day for some client contacts
Nurture relationships with and work directly with client partner agencies
Build positive relationships with client contacts
Assist in the development of media plans and presentations in conjunction with senior planners
Be able to put smaller plans together and execute with minimal management direction
Ensure team deadlines are met
Oversee all media accounting, and administrative duties required on assigned accounts including monthly media expenditure reports (BCRs)
May carry out buy brief meetings with Investment Team
Access appropriate research as it applies to clients’ needs, using Integrated Media Systems, InfoSys, COMNavigator, comScore, and other proprietary tools
Effectively work with Finance, Investment Team, Traffic and other internal groups in order to ensure that client activity is in good order

Your Skills and Behaviour:

Strong customer service skills
Solid collaborative and team work oriented skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Begin to develop presentation skills
Detail oriented and able to meet tight deadlines
Begins to understand the client’s business
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
Desire to develop and excel in their media career and a passion for all things media
Develop understanding of Systems Thinking
Develop audience planning skills
Competency in multi-channel media planning and reporting (experience digital, social, search and eComm planning an asset)

Your Education and Experience:

1-3 years media planning/buying experience
Post-secondary degree, specialization in Advertising and/or Marketing; OR equivalent professional work experience

About EssenceMediacom:

Welcome innovators, initiative takers and instigators.  We are 8,500 of the world’s leading media communications specialists, in 125 offices, across 100 countries. We have a global client roster that’s the envy of our peers. Adidas, Coca-Cola, Mars, P&G and Richemont to name but a few.

We help brands unlock growth through media. Our Breakthrough planning approach combines data, technology and creativity to design communication strategies that build brands and generate sales. We’re part of WPP, the world's largest marketing communications services group, which gives us access to the richest data sets and most robust benchmarks in the business. All this has helped us become the first network to hold the big six Media Network of the Year titles concurrently.

But the real secret to our success is simple (and not really a secret). It’s our People First, Better Results philosophy.  We know that when we invest in our people, we’ll deliver better results not only for them, but also for our clients.  We also know that talent comes in all shapes, sizes, genders and ethnicities. That’s why we are open environments that celebrate difference.

We are part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company.

GroupM and all of its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive and collaborative we are, the more great work we can create together.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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