Job Title
Media Manager (TV)

Location
Toronto, ON (hybrid work model)

Deadline
September 25, 2026

Background
Canada’s fastest growing full-service Performance Marketing Agency, located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, is looking to fill a full time Media Manager role. This role will allow an individual to develop in-depth knowledge of the direct response media buying market.

Position Summary
Canada’s fastest growing full service DRTV agency, located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, is looking for a Media Manager (TV) to purchase, schedule and negotiate commercial airtime on behalf of clients through a variety of stations. Core to this is the ability to build strong relationships with clients, stations contacts and colleagues to create a seamless, efficient process and successful outcome.

You have strong analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills, and great attention to detail. You have a solid working knowledge of the TV media space, Radio would be a bonus!

This is not a digital media role.

Responsibilities

Work within client budgets and parameters to plan and build media buys/proposals

Allocate and manage media bookings and develop media schedules that satisfies campaign parameters

Manage the media buying process to deliver exceptional results, and oversee the administration of the media plan

Prepare, write, and present media plans and proposals to satisfy client objectives

Provide the most rate efficient media buys based on station availability while adhering to the clients spend levels and requirements

Analyze station performance to measure campaign success based on client targets

Using data and metrics, analyze reports for station/campaign performance and make recommendations for optimization of media campaigns

Prepare market analysis

Assist with post campaign reports

Promptly respond to all email inquiries

Communicate and negotiate with media vendors to ensure best rates and availability





Make necessary revisions to the media buys

Research discrepancies as needed, i.e.: incorrect rates, campaign flight errors, etc.

Managing and resolving billing discrepancies and inquiries

Maintain awareness of media inventory levels/media landscape

Internally collaborate with all team members to execute efficiently

Tailor buying approach as needed: traditional DRTV performance driven media or drive to web (URL)

Negotiate media campaigns with sales representatives

Request submissions from media partners for upcoming campaigns

Maintain valuable client relationships and keep up to date with updates from media partners

Work with junior staff and provide guidance on media processes

Qualifications
Education:

Post secondary education (Advertising/Media background is an asset)

What you bring to the table:

3+ years in a MediaPlanning/Buying role, specifically in TV, Radio would be a bonus

In-depth knowledge of the media industry

Rigorously detail oriented

Customer focused

Analytical thinker and an independent problem solver

You must take ownership and want autonomy in your role

The ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced/deadline-based work environment

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Experience with TV software such as Nlogic; knowledge of CoreMedia Direct a bonus

Compensation
Kingstar Media offers a highly competitive compensation package including medical benefits, vacation time off, and additional work benefits for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries! The salary range for this role is $55k - $65k annually.

Application
Kingstar Media encourages applications from people with disabilities and is committed to providing an accessible workplace for those individuals. Should you require accommodation, Kingstar Media will provide support at any point throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to meet your needs.

For more information about Kingstar Media, please visit www.kingstarmedia.com.

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📌 Media Manager (TV) (Ontario)
🏢 Kingstar Media
📍 Ontario