Company description
Spark Foundry is the agency that is shaped by ideas. We believe everyone’s ideas are powerful – big or small. Our knack for exploring them makes us better.
We strongly believe in collaboration, where a thriving working relationship leads to everyone’s best work. Luckily, this conviction attracts likeminded clients and talent to create a positive and magnetic team.
We’re constantly adapting to each of our clients’ businesses’ needs to avoid stagnation. This ensures that our clients get the best service to tackle their future-facing challenges and that our team stays on their toes.
Above all, we love to go above and beyond what’s expected of us. We’ve done this through media innovation that is recognized by both the industry and by our clients who reap the benefits.
The near future is very bright for Spark Foundry, whether that’s a result of Publicis Groupe’s investment in groundbreaking global & local tools and data solutions or because of the contagious momentum amplified by new team members and new clients.
- Assist in negotiation of approved executions – TV (including linear optimized), Radio, and be aware of the video landscape (streamers, sports in Canada, etc.)
- Working with specialty teams to identify and implement efficient business practice.
- Assist in approved executions – TV (including linear optimized), Radio
- Work with media vendors regarding tactical aspects of the media buy, to assist in facilitating information and answering questions for the buyers.
- Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors
- Input broadcast media buys
- Actualize media spending
- Assist with financials
- Clearing of invoices
- Prepare/develop reports in PowerPoint & Excel – routine & custom reports
- Usage of all media related systems
- Media management – within media buying platforms and agency systems
- Media Research - nLogic
Qualifications- Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus/preferred
- Minimum 1 year experience in media buying
- Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
- Strong analytical & math proficiency skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
- Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product
Additional informationSpark is an equal opportunity employer with a strong 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. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Spark however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
