Starcom Canada, part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Strategy Director, Media. Our team spans Windsor, Toronto and Montreal, and we view media planning and buying as both art and science, backed by data.

One of our core tenets of media planning and buying is that 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

As part of Publicis Media Canada we are proud to be Great Places to Work certified and recognized with Best Workplaces for Today’s Youth. Lead, coach, and inspire a team of strategists, ensuring high-quality output, transparent direction, and professional development.

Oversee team performance.

Strategic Planning & Execution Lead end-to-end campaign planning for major brands, from annual planning through activation and optimization.

Translate marketing and business objectives into integrated media strategies, identifying the right channels, audiences, and KPIs to deliver against goals.

Partner with creative, media, analytics, and client teams to ensure strategies are aligned, actionable, and measurable.

Act as a trusted senior advisor to clients, providing proactive recommendations based on performance data, market trends, and competitive analysis.

Lead high-profile pitches alongside senior leadership, shaping the strategic vision to win new business.

Oversee the execution of media plans,



ensuring on-time delivery and flawless execution across channels.

Use data, analytics, and insights tools to monitor performance, make optimization recommendations, and drive continuous improvement.

Ensure alignment between strategy, creative, and media execution, maintaining brand integrity and meeting campaign objectives.

8+ years of experience in communications planning, brand strategy, media strategy, or related fields.

Proven track record of leading strategic planning for major brands and managing a high-performing team.

Strong understanding of media channels (digital, social, traditional) and how to integrate them into cohesive strategies.

Experience with performance optimization and KPI-driven planning.

Exceptional presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.

Fully fluent in English; French fluency a bonus

Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a robust 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.

Full-time

📌 Director of Video & Creative Content (Ontario)
🏢 Starcom Canada
📍 Ontario