Company: WPP Media

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:43:40 GMT

Job description: WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.comAt WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together. The Media Buyer is responsible for the overall execution and management of their assigned client’s investment requirements, purchasing and monitoring all assigned campaigns to ensure all objectives are met.YOUR IMPACT:

• Communicate buy changes to vendor reps e.g.: cancellations, shifts, brand changes
• Maintenance of campaign executions e.g.: pacing, make goods and pre-emption
• Invoice discrepancy resolution
• Inputting/uploading campaigns – broadcast and potential digital
• Generating campaign reports – including pre and post documents, Masterfile
• Daily campaign maintenance
• Corporate estimating and posting
• Execution, confirmation and monitoring of investment buys
• Leverage proprietary tools and other measurement software to inform decisions impacting client’s video investment

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and mathematical competency is a must
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated solid technical and negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate within a team
• Positive, flexible attitude with ability to balance assignments and work under tight deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency in MediaOcean, InstarTV, LENS and other media related tools
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.

EDUCATION &EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience in Investment buying
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Advertising, Marketing, Business or a related field.

LIFE AT WPP MEDIA & BENEFITSOur 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.WPP 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.We 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. Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Please read our for more information on how we process the information you provide.

WPP is a creative transformation company that harnesses creativity to foster better futures for individuals, communities, and clients. WPP Media, its global media arm, focuses on integrating the best resources to drive growth in a media-saturated environment. The organization emphasizes culture and shared core values, which include inspiring creativity, cultivating trust, and championing growth.

The role of Media Buyer involves managing client investments, campaign execution, and communication with vendors. Key responsibilities include handling campaign changes, monitoring progress, resolving billing discrepancies, and utilizing measurement tools. Candidates should have 1-2 years of investment buying experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in media-related tools and Microsoft Office.

WPP Media prioritizes employee growth, offering various benefits like medical insurance, retirement plans, and mental health initiatives. They promote a hybrid work approach to enhance collaboration and creativity, while actively fostering a culture of inclusivity. The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants to discuss any necessary accommodations during the hiring process.