Assistant Media Planner , Mekanism

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

Transparency matters to us.  For this role, you can expect a salary between $40,000 – $45,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for a new vacancy.

Assistant Media Planner
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly collaborative team and the opportunity to manage a client directly. You will work directly with media planners, buyers and advertising vendors.

what you’ll do.

maintain our media library and keep media kit files up-to-date

build rapport with media vendor representatives and manage agency/client relations on an ongoing basis

execute and manage the Request for Proposal + Media Purchase Authorization processes

assist with tracking media expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance

collaborate with media team members to resolve media billing issues

collect data and assist in writing competitive reports

assist with smaller proposal evaluations and client media plans

researching and developing POVs on new and emerging media opportunities within the media landscape

budget and media cost tracking and analysis

what you bring to the table.

A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment

Willing to continually learn and stay ahead of the new media curve

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation abilities

Attention to detail required and comfortable dealing with data on a regular basis

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with media platforms such as com Score (a major plus)

what’s in it for you.

The chance to work at an innovative, award winning agency.

We know when to work hard and play hard.

We work in a space where our creative minds run free.

We have each other’s back, through thick and thin.

Our clients trust and believe in creativity.

You’ll find yourself challenged to go beyond your comfort zone.

You might hear the occasional barking at the office. There are several furry friends in the Jungle office

We have a rooftop patio with space to breathe.

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

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…