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Director, Media Planning

Toronto, CanadaFull-time$100k–$120k2025-12-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Own the client relationship and provide strategic leadership to the media team to deliver innovation and human outcomes for clients.

Role type

Senior Account Director (Media Planning & Buying)

Builds

Media solutions and strategies for client rosters

Domain

Advertising & Media Services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

P&L management, client relationship management, media planning and buying, team leadership, negotiation, business acumen, media research and reporting

Preferred skills

Strategic thinking, thought leadership, recruitment

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the client relationship; Develop and sell through Zenith and Publicis Media solutions; Coach, develop and mentor junior team members; Negotiate annual retainer fees; Manage client contribution to vendor commitments; Take a lead role in recruitment of new staff; Ensure accurate client financials and forecasts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities