Media Associate

You are a Media Associate.

Location: Calgary Hybrid or Remote

You will gain hands-on experience across the full 360 media planning and buying ecosystem. This role is a foundational training ground - giving you exposure to every stage of the planning process while supporting the media strategy teamin executing media campaignsacross all channels and platforms.

Weoperatein a fast-paced agile to be comfortable wearing many hats pivoting quickly and embracing new tools and technologies as theyemerge. Success in this role requires strong prioritization skills attention to detail anda genuineeagerness to learn.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and we expect all team members to live these values every day

What are your responsibilities

• Support costingand planningactivities byobserving shadowing andassistingthe media team throughout theplanning and buying process.
• Set up andmaintainblocking charts for all media plans ensuring schedules and budgetsremainup to date.
• Provide detailed support for bookingdigital andtraditional media includingsocial search programmaticprint out-of-homeTVand audio placements.
• Collaborate with production and account teams on creative specifications formats and material deadlines.
• Hands-on campaign execution acrosssocial(Meta Ads Manager LinkedIn Reddit TikTok Pinterest) andprogrammatic (DV360 Trade Desk) platforms ensuringaccuratesetup maintenance and delivery of campaigns.
• Liaise with media suppliers to gather information confirm details and ensure campaign accuracy.
• Check andvalidatesystem inputs against estimates contracts and media plans to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct frequent performance checks on activecampaigns andassistwith reporting duties asrequired.
• Review andmaintainbudgetestimates reconcile draft billing and ensure all financial inputs align with approved plans and contracts.
• Maintain monthly Budget Control Reportsidentifyingand resolving any billing discrepancies.
• Participate actively in training and learning opportunities to continue buildingchanneland media strategyexpertise.

What Type of Qualities and Qualifications Should I Have

• 1-2 years of paid media-specific experience at a brand or agency
• Education in advertising marketing media communications ora related field.
• Highly organized digitally fluent and platform-agnostic with a strong understanding of how audiences behave across channels including social search programmatic video display audio out-of-home and print.
• Hands-on working knowledge of major ad platforms includingMetaAds ManagerLinkedIn Ads ManagerGoogle Ads and exposure to DSPs (e.g. The Trade Desk DV360) is an asset.
• Experience supporting integrated paid media campaigns across digital and traditional channels - social search programmatic video audio print and out-of-home.

The Canada base salary range for this position is$50000 - $ salary ranges aredeterminedby job and level. Within the range individual compensation isdeterminedby job-related skills and knowledge relevant experience including professional and lived experience and/or work location.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to supportourhiring toolsassistourhiring teambut do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions areultimately madeby humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Our goal is to offer a role you love within a workplaceyoureproud to contribute to each day. To learn more about who we arevisit our career page.

We areChangeMakers

ChangeMakersis a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy creative marketing communications and Indigenous engagement our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

An equitableemployer

ChangeMakersis committed to advancing equity diversity and inclusion in all its formsa commitment that enriches our company culture the ideas we generate and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities racialized communities women persons with disabilities LGBTQ2S people and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process we will work with you to meet your needsin accordance withhuman rights and accessibility legislation.

AtChangeMakers we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role we encourage you tosubmityour application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.

Required Experience:

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