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With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.\nWPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.\nFor more information, visit wppmedia.com.\nRole Summary and Impact\nIn this role you will be responsible for the development of client specific media plans across all media channels. We are seeking someone who has a point of view to drive holistic media plans that deliver results. This position work closely with senior management and agency partners to create and evaluate media strategies based on business goals and the competition. \nYour Impact: \nDay-to-day responsibility involving the planning and execution of digital media campaigns \nPresent media plan recommendation and POV’s to client \nOversee campaign management from initial campaign briefing through to post campaign reporting and analysis \nDecision making on campaign optimization and strategic changes \nEnsure media plans deliver on client objectives, are strategic and meet efficiency goals \nAssist with tracking media expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance \nMaintain client contact/Manage client requests - i.e. plan changes, budget changes, provide marketplace information \nWorking closely with SR. Planner/Buyer and Client Business Lead \nWorking collaboratively with performance teams (Programmatic, Social, and Search teams). \nSkills and Experience Your Qualifications: \nMinimum 3+ years of related experience, Digital Planner/Buyer, and in media, investment or strategy teams within an established media agency \nUniversity or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field; OR equivalent professional work experience \nExperience working with a range of clients in a digital environment \nDemonstrates understanding of media basics and concepts: \nknowledge of different buying methods such as CPM, CPC, CPE, CPA \nUnderstanding of multiple digital media channels (display, mobile, video, paid search, paid social) \nProficient with Syndicated tools (PMB, Evaliant, Xpert, Comscore, etc.) \nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite \nSolid experience with DFA Digital campaign set-up, trafficking and tagging processes \nSolid experience with and understanding of reporting tools (DFA, Omniture, Webtrends, Google analytics) \nAbout You: \nDemonstrates accuracy and attention to detail \nAbility to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing \nSelf-starter who demonstrates initiative \nAbility to manage multiple projects \nAbility to delegate and oversee Assistant workload \nTeam player who can step in and help drive strategy against a landscape that is in constant change \nThrives in fast paced environment \nLife at WPP Media & Benefits\nOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. \nWPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. \nWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. \nWhile we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. \nThe base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between the values at the bottom of this posting. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.\n-\n$45,000—$95,000 CAD\nPlease read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5054,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Dental insurance","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T17:13:23Z"}],"liveness":{"score":52,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.516,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":47,"reasons":["conf:2","agency","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T23:10:46Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/wpp-media-senior-media-planner-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/wpp-media-senior-media-planner-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T23:10:46Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1382,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3618,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z"}}}