Zenith is the ROI Agency. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe.Over the past year, Publicis Media has been transforming the way we do our business. From structuring our investment practice around data and digital to bringing our strategy, data sciences and research practice under one house, we’ve been shaping Publicis Media to be the media network of tomorrow. One that both you and I want to work at.Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for growth opportunities by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyleOverviewAs a Planner at Zenith, your role is to develop media plans that deliver on client objectives, while ensuring that human insights drive business outcomes. You will be responsible for the full implementation of plans from strategic development to execution. You will manage, analyze and optimize your campaigns to ensure delivery against key business and campaign objectives.Zenith has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years.



The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.ResponsibilitiesGather and analyze marketing, client, industry, competitive, human insight data to determine the client’s advertising and media needsAnalyze media alternatives and make multi-media recommendations to best allocate budgets across media, ensuring budget alignment within plans and tracking any approved plan changes within internal systemsProficiently create, update, and maintain key media planning documents; responsible for updating/approving BCR and tracking media plan changes in planning systems (e.G., DDS, Prisma)Campaign maintenance: ensuring quality control and adherence to overall media plan objectives and preparing campaign performance documentsUtilization and knowledge of syndicated media, research, and other data resourcesClear communication of media objectives, strategies and executional guidelines to internal execution and specialty teams (Investment, Social, Programmatic, Precision, Apex, Search)Present plans to the client brand group, with assistance of Supervisor/ManagerMaintain strong relationships with media suppliers and stay abreast of market conditionsWork closely with external agency partnersActive participation in account status meetings, both internal and externalActive participant in the overall billing and financial process - responsible for collecting and inputting data,



ensuring budgets are tracked accurately and monthly client billing is accurate and completeAttendance and active participant in mandatory training sessionsQualificationsBachelor's degree; degree or concentrationin advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred1-3 years in MediaStrong written and verbal communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated experience in negotiatingAble to work successfully within a team, handling high volume workload, and meeting tight deadlines under pressureDemonstrates critical thinking and problem‑solving abilitiesStrong analytical abilities and proficiency in mathAbility to effectively utilize media research and reporting resourcesTechnical proficiency, particularly with media systems and MS Excel, Word and PowerPointAdditional InformationTransparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $45-50k per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.AI UseWe use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human‑first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.Zenith is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Zenith, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Planner - $45,000 - $50,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Zenith
📍 Toronto