Strategy Assistant

Publicis Media is one of Canada’s fastest growing Media Agency networks. The secret sauce? A pool of talented individuals who learn from each other (while tapping into global centres of excellence) and transparency at the core of everything we do, from data reporting to billing all the way to agency leadership. The result is a blend of meaningful work for some of Canadas’ favorite brands and endless opportunities to grow for our team members.

Publicis Media has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.  As a company we are pleased to offer the opportunity to work from anywhere.

In addition to providing continuing opportunities for career growth we are proud to 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, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and market leading savings and pension plans.

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

The Strategy Assistant is an important member of a broader Strategy team which pursues and activates against meaningful insights with the goal of driving measurable results. Strategy Assistants receive in-depth training and continue their professional development by gaining experience and skills via on-the job experience.  The Strategy Assistant’s key skills-set includes analytical skills, math proficiency, demonstrated creative thinking, and great attention to detail. 

Key Responsibility: 

• Assist the Planners and Supervisors in managing and executing approved media plans (all media).   
• Assist in the development and organization of supportive data for plans and recommendations.  
• May often communicate with local Field clients regarding tactical aspects of the media plans and to assist in facilitating information and answering questions. 
• Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors 
• Responsible for inputting non-broadcast/OLV media buys and managing any discrepancy reconciliations including actualizing media spending 
• Assist with billing process 
• Responsible for updating blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries,  
• Assis with media research and day-to-day communication with creative account team members as appropriate   
• Update competitive media reports and technical support for presentation materials 

• Bachelor's degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred 
• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment 
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency 
• 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 

Publicis Media is  an  equal  opportunity  employer  and  we  welcome  and  encourage  applications from  all  interested  parties.  Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.  We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted