Position: Media Buyer
Reporting directly to the Director, Media Buying, this role is essential for the development and implementation of innovative media buying strategies for our clients. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including the Buying Director, Media Planners, and Digital Platform Specialists, to optimize media purchases.
Responsibilities:
- Request, analyze, and compare media proposals (traditional and digital) to optimize advertising campaign launches.
- Develop media calendars and purchasing strategies in collaboration with the Buying Director, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives and budgets.
- Create and present detailed strategy documents for proposed media plans.
- Actively negotiate media placements and finalize agreements, aiming for optimal conditions for the agency and its clients.
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications for the production and delivery of creative materials, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Oversee invoice and contract reviews, ensuring compliance and accuracy of information.
- Conduct comprehensive market analyses using secondary data sources (Numeris, Vividata, Nielsen, etc.) to inform purchasing strategies.
Qualifications:
- 2 to 3 years of proven experience in media buying.
- University degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
- Extensive knowledge of Quebec and Canadian media landscapes and current market trends.
- Fluent in French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Skills:
- Advanced analytical mindset with strong abilities to interpret complex data.
- Excellent organizational skills, including priority and multi-project management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptability and flexibility in a constantly evolving environment.
- Strong team spirit and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, along with familiarity with other media management tools.
Your Benefits:
Be part of a human-sized agency where your opinion matters. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the success of the agency and its clients, alongside competitive compensation and benefits that reflect your talent. Located in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal, our friendly working environment will enable you to advance your career!
While our agency is based in Montreal, working remotely is possible at Espace M. We also offer the flexibility of up to three months of remote work outside Quebec annually.
And also:
- Ongoing training within an experienced and well-structured team, including weekly knowledge-sharing sessions.
- A well-managed workload.
- In addition to vacation weeks, the agency closes for two paid weeks during the holiday season.
- Possibility to telework daily (presence at the office may occasionally be required for important meetings or client interactions).
- Opportunity for remote work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.
- Group insurance effective three months after hiring: life, disability, prescription drugs, and dental (50% covered by Espace M).
- Access to a group savings plan upon joining, with employer contributions after one year.
- Monthly $100 taxable TEDY benefit covering a variety of reimbursable products or services.
- Office amenities include coffee, draft beer, soda, sparkling water, fruits, chips, nuts, and more.
- Monthly social activities.
- Guarantee of working with the most beautiful view of Mount Royal and downtown Montreal.
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