Assistant Strategist

At OMG23, we are much more than just a media communications agency. We approach media in a way that creates experiences to connect with people, drive growth and make businesses stronger.

As the world grows with opportunities, we react by combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence to move faster, reach further and take smarter risks.

We are looking for a bright, talented, and very curious individual to join our team in Toronto as an Assistant Strategist (360 media planner).

Overall Responsibilities

This entry level position will allow you to have hands on experience of the 360 media planning practice and is a great training ground for all that is media.

As Assistant Strategist, one of the primary responsibilities in this role is to learn the media process and provide support to your assigned strategy group in the media planning process across all media.

Characteristics you hold

Curious, passionate, proactive, open-minded, responsive, respectful, attentive, organized, punctual, diligent, analytical, accurate, strong multi-tasker, great communicator and team player

What your day will look like

• Observe, shadow and assist the team with costing exercises
• Develop expertise in DDS system
• Checking and maintenance of estimates, review draft billing
• Review computer input against estimates, contracts and plan
• Execute research runs
• Set up and update blocking charts for media plans
• In collaboration with out of home team, provide details for booking print ads
• Broadcast Goal upload
• Liaise with production and account groups on material requirements
• Liaise with Suppliers to source information
• Source information for print and outdoor pre and post buy reports
• Monthly maintenance of BCR’s and resolution of billing discrepancies
• Input media campaigns into agency systems
• Develop POV’s

Where you will go from here

• Develop understanding and use of media measurement tools
• Learn how to evaluate media (POV) across all media (traditional, digital, social, etc.)
• Develop negotiating skills
• Development of business writing skills
• Develop deeper understanding of client’s business
• Start participating in client meetings (face-to-face)
• Deeper involvement in plan contribution (i.e., may develop and execute small plan)
• Develop (design) understanding of BCR process

OMG23 is a great place to work with friendly and dynamic team members who are committed to creating a fantastic culture. Of course, we continue to work from home and staying very well connected.

Some perks we offer are :

• Virtual Monthly Town Hall Meetings
• Comprehensive in-house training program
• Full complement of health benefits
• Flex Work Arrangement and Work Life Balance initiatives
• Special Days (extra time-off days around statutory long weekends)
• Rewards & Recognition program when you go above and beyond the call of duty

OMG23 is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We accommodate employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.