About Us:
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands.
Within Canada, Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data.
You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials:
- Great Places to Work certified three years in a row
- Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
- 2022 Media Agency of the Year
- 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist
What we Offer:
- Work Your World program enabling you to experience working from anywhere in Canada or overseas for up to 6 weeks a year
- Extended long weekends throughout the year with an additional day off each long weekend
- Wellness & Tech benefits to support what’s most important to you
- Birthday leave
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform as well as a Professional Development Allowance
- Local and Global Mobility within the Publicis Groupe network
Overview
The Digital Media Assistant supports the digital team in the execution and management of digital media campaigns, ensuring accuracy in billing inputting, data entry, reporting, and vendor coordination. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in digital advertising and media operations. The candidate should be eager to learn about the digital media landscape, including Online Video (OLV), Display, Social, etc.
Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up and managing digital media campaigns, including OLV, Display etc
- Coordinate with internal and external teams for campaign execution and reporting
- Support the buyer on management of documents (e.g. IO, MPA, etc.)
- Assist with financial processes, including invoice reconciliation and budget tracking
- Maintain accurate campaign records and actualize media spending
- Closely monitor campaign performance & have timely actions/ call-outs with vendors to make sure that the campaign is on track for succeeding results
- Help prepare reports and presentations in PowerPoint and Excel to gain valuable insights & recommendations for clients
- Utilize media-related systems and tools to input and track campaign data (e.g. Prisma and DDS)
- Collaborate with buyers, vendors, and planners to ensure seamless execution of media campaigns
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Media, Marketing, Communications, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- 1 year of experience in a media or advertising-related role (internship experience accepted)
- Basic understanding of digital media platforms and trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong math, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in media operations
Additional information
Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
