Media Associate

You are a Media Associate.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full 360°ree; media planning and buying ecosystem. This role is a foundational training ground - giving you exposure to every stage of the planning process while supporting the media strategy team across all channels and platforms.

We operate in a fast-paced, agile environment. You'll need to be comfortable wearing many hats, pivoting quickly, and embracing new tools and technologies as they emerge. Success in this role requires strong prioritization skills, attention to detail, and a genuine eagerness to learn.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging, and we expect all team members to live these values every day

What are your responsibilities?

• Support costing and planning activities by observing, shadowing, and assisting the media team throughout the planning process.
• Build proficiency in media management and buying platforms, ensuring accurate setup, maintenance, and delivery of campaigns.
• Review and maintain estimates, reconcile draft billing, and ensure all financial inputs align with approved plans and contracts.
• Check and validate system inputs against estimates, contracts, and media plans to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct research runs and synthesize findings to support strategic recommendations.
• Set up and maintain blocking charts for all media plans, ensuring schedules remain up to date.
• Provide detailed support for booking traditional media, including print, out-of-home, and audio placements.
• Complete broadcast goal uploads and ensure all requirements are met.
• Collaborate with production and account teams on creative specifications, formats, and material deadlines.
• Liaise with media suppliers to gather information, confirm details, and ensure campaign accuracy.
• Source and compile data for pre- and post-buy reports across print, out-of-home, and other channels.
• Maintain monthly Budget Control Reports, identifying and resolving any billing discrepancies.
• Input media campaigns across platforms with precision and attention to detail.
• Develop POVs on media opportunities, industry trends, and emerging tools.
• Participate actively in training and learning opportunities to continue building channel expertise.

What type of person should I be?

• 1-2 years of paid media-specific experience at a brand or agency

• Education in advertising, marketing, media, communications, or a related field.

• Highly organized, digitally fluent, and platform-agnostic, with a strong understanding of how audiences behave across channels including social, search, programmatic, video, display, audio, out-of-home, and print.

• Hands-on working knowledge of major ad platforms, including Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, and exposure to DSPs (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360) is an asset.

• Experience supporting integrated paid media campaigns across digital and traditional channels - social, search, programmatic, video, audio, print, and out-of-home.

We are ChangeMakers

ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

An equitable employer

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.

At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.