Job Specifications
Who We Are
Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.
With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile in Canada.
Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit Mekanism.com.
We are looking for a Media Planning Supervisor to join our Toronto office.
responsibilities:
Produce integrated media plans across all channels (traditional & digital) using planning tools to gather insights, and working with vendors and buying platforms to cost tactics and design them to deliver on KPIs
Develop and present strategic direction for client campaigns.
Seek to craft award winning work through innovation and experimentation
Maintain analytical perspective, building out KPI and measurement frameworks
Deliver excellence in project management - developing detailed workback schedules, leading client status updates & calls, thinking five steps ahead, involving the right people, and keeping everybody (including clients) on track.
Quality control; monitor and work closely with direct/indirect reports to ensure all deliverables are met effectively (campaign and general administration)
Champion best-in-class training and development for yourself and 1-2 direct/indirect reports
Input in developing and communicating the agency team’s POV on opportunities, trends, and issues to multiple stakeholders at various levels of business
Collaborating and coordinating with creative agencies, forming relationships that allow for effective, integrated campaigns.
Build and foster strong client relationships
Manage overall client budgets with exacting precision
qualifications:
4+ years’ experience with media planning/buying in an agency environment
Familiarity and knowledge across all media channels (360 planner), including a thorough understanding of how to acquire, evaluate, and question media information & proposals
Client management experience and superior communication skills (written & verbal)
Excellent project management and high attention to detail
Excellent knowledge of evaluating and contributing to Budget Control Reports and other budget management mechanisms.
Fluent in all syndicated media tools
Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
Proactive thinker, anticipating needs and potential challenges and opportunities
Driven by a curiosity of leveraging AI tools to advance our clients work and objectives.
What’s in it for you:
We Value The ‘whole You’
An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program
Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.
We invest in your health and wellness:
Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to
About the Company
We are a fiercely entrepreneurial agency that blends creativity and performance to build great brands. We call this approach Soul & Science. With employees in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best brands including Peloton, Quaker, Jose Cuervo, Alaska Airlines, Charles Schwab and OkCupid, among others. We have been named to Ad Age’s A-List and twice to their Best Places to Work. Most recently, Mekanism was named Independent Agency of ...
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