Senior Planner, Mx Planning

Havas Media has an immediate position available for a Sr. Planner, Mx Planning in the Toronto office.

As a Sr. Planner, you are responsible for the day-to-day execution of media assignments at HAVAS MEDIA. You are expected to understand your clients' line of business, have experience using media tools, following best practices, and helping build best in class process with your team. You organize/manage workflow; mentor junior team members to fulfil all media planning, analysis, and scheduling requests. To be successful, you must have a pulse for innovation & creativity, a proactive nature, organized and thorough, and a team player that keen to building meaningful connections.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the team management (Manager through Group Account Director) to develop an integrated communication strategy for your client base.
• Leverage tools and research to develop insights, channel plans and meaningful experiences.
• Work in partnership with the Investments and Performance teams to build in collaboration our tactical activation details
• Planning and execution of media plans as it pertains to assignment/agreed strategy.
• Work across specialized teams (SEM, social, programmatic, investments) to integrate digital expertise where required.
• Ensure accuracy of estimates and planned data. Quality control of all components.
• Issuance of schedules, documentation, financials required to keep the project/campaign on track, on schedule and within budget for the client
• Cost analysis and financial diligence in discrepancy processing
• Help guide and mentor junior team members (Coordinators, Planner) to ensure their on-going development.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2-4+ years of experience in media planning across all channels (print, broadcast, audio, digital, OOH)
• Experience managing direct reports is an asset though not required.
• Proactive nature and comfortable taking initiative to own assigned deliverables.
• Working knowledge of research and tools such Pathmatics, and Vivadata
• Competency in digital campaign management including preparation and review of performance reports
• Great communication skills including verbal and written. Ability to prepare clear and concise emails and client-ready documents.
• Solid expertise in PowerPoint and excel
• Organized, accurate and attentive to detail
• Team player with a 'can do' attitude and demonstrated ability to follow through.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape including positive publisher relationships and ability to objectively evaluate proposals
• Comfortable presenting and managing day to day communication with clients
• Responsible for accurate and timely client finance reports and budget control reports (BCRs)
• Post-secondary education in marketing, business or a related field is an asset