We were founded on the belief that the world needs more creativity. It’s what
drives all our decision-making. There is just so much ineffective, badly crafted
work in the world that never gets noticed, has zero impact and is a waste of
client budgets. We are here to change all that. When you truly embrace
creativity as a competitive advantage, you will see it transform your world and
your business. We’ve witnessed this over and over with our own clients. And, as
a purpose-driven company, we also use our creativity to do good in the world by
supporting causes we truly believe in.
With 180 staff in New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, Z.A.K. is a magnet for top
global talent. Want to change your world as a marketer? Let’s fight sameness
together.
About Us:
At Zulumatic, we fight sameness. As the media planning and buying arm of Zulu
Alpha Kilo, we work closely with the larger agency to deliver strategies that
amplify campaigns and connect with audiences in meaningful ways. If you’re
passionate about media, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be
part of a team that challenges the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
As a Media Planner, you’ll play a hands-on role in developing and managing media
plans across digital, traditional, and emerging platforms. You’ll analyze data,
build recommendations, and help ensure campaigns are strategically sound and
flawlessly executed. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in
media planning who is ready to take ownership of projects, present to clients,
and contribute to innovative strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and analyze marketing, client, industry, competitive, and audience
data to inform media recommendations.
- Translate marketing objectives and insights into media strategies that align
with client goals.
- Evaluate media channels and tactics to determine the best budget allocation.
- Maintain campaigns, ensuring quality control, adherence to plan objectives,
and preparation of campaign reporting.
- Utilize syndicated research tools (e.g., Vividata, Comscore) and data
resources to support planning decisions.
- Clearly communicate media objectives, strategies, and guidelines to internal
teams and partners.
- Present media plans and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients
(with guidance from Supervisor/Manager as needed).
- Maintain strong relationships with media suppliers and stay up to date on
market trends and opportunities.
- Collaborate with external partners and participate actively in status
meetings, both internal and client-facing.
- Assist in developing POVs on new opportunities, platforms, and media trends.
- Participate in billing and financial process, ensuring budgets are tracked
accurately and client billing is completed on time.
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in media planning or buying.
- Understanding of marketing and media strategy.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data to drive decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and/or Google
Workspace tools.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with digital buying platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager,
DSPs).
- Experience working with creator or influencer programs.
The salary for this position is between $60,000 - $67,000, based on your unique
qualifications and experience.
Why Join Zulu Alpha Kilo?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a
significant impact in a fast-evolving advertising environment. You’ll work
alongside senior team leads and agency leadership, gaining exposure to
high-profile campaigns while helping drive the agency’s creative and strategic
direction.
Zulu Alpha Kilo is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination
based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable
federal, provincial and local laws. Zulu Alpha Kilo is committed to creating and
maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an
interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let
us know.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for
your interest in Zulu.
