Assistant Media Planner

Location: Montreal

Company description
Spark Foundry is the agency that is shaped by ideas. We believe everyone’s ideas are powerful – big or small. Our knack for exploring them makes us better.

We strongly believe in collaboration, where a thriving working relationship leads to everyone’s best work. Luckily, this conviction attracts likeminded clients and talent to create a positive and magnetic team.

We’re constantly adapting to each of our clients’ businesses’ needs to avoid stagnation. This ensures that our clients get the best service to tackle their future-facing challenges and that our team stays on their toes.

Above all, we love to go above and beyond what’s expected of us. We’ve done this through media innovation that is recognized by both the industry and by our clients who reap the benefits.

The near future is very bright for Spark Foundry, whether that’s a result of Publicis Groupe’s investment in groundbreaking global & local tools and data solutions or because of the contagious momentum amplified by new team members and new clients.

Overview
As an  Assistant Media Planner , you will play an integral role in supporting the planning, execution, and optimization of media campaigns across a variety of channels. Working closely with planners, supervisors, and activation teams, you will help transform client business objectives into effective media strategies that drive measurable results.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious about consumer behavior, passionate about media and marketing, and eager to build a strong foundation within one of Canada's leading media agencies. You'll gain exposure to media planning, research, analytics, budgeting, and campaign stewardship while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and media partners.

Responsibilities

Assist the Planners and Supervisors in managing and executing approved plans across all media

Assist in the development and organization of supportive data and media research for plans and recommendations

Gain an understanding of client and competitive business

Learn about Starcom proprietary tools, industry tools and platforms – develop a strong working knowledge on what they are and how to use them

Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors through our campaign stewardship platforms: DDS/Prisma

Responsible for addressing discrepant media invoices

Assist with billing process

Responsible for updating blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries

Update competitive media reports and technical support for presentation materials

Qualifications

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. An ability to tell a story

Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and Power Point

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

Additional information
At Spark Foundry, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, work on exciting client portfolios, and develop the skills needed to grow into a successful media planning professional. If you're detail-oriented, analytically minded, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on experience supporting integrated media campaigns across digital, social, search, video, audio, and traditional channels.

Exposure to leading media planning, research, reporting, and billing…