**Company description** Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data. One of our core tenants of media planning and buying is that **_human experiences drive impact through tangible results_** . Not only do we seek to deeply understand our clients’ business and what truly motivates consumers, but we seek to design experiences that drive meaningful consumer actions our clients care about – **Move People, Move Business.** You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials: + Great Places to Work certified two years in a row + Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work + 2022 Media Agency of the Year + 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist As part of Publicis Media Canada we are proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions. **Overview** As a **Senior Planner / Planning Supervisor** , you will be responsible for managing **digital-first, full-funnel campaigns** across **performance, awareness, and brand sponsorship initiatives.** This role requires a strong **digital marketing background** , with expertise across all **performance and brand funnels** to optimize campaign success. You will act as the **main point of contact with these clients for Starcom** , confidently leading conversations with **external clients, digital partners, and cross-functional teams.** **Responsibilities** + **Digital Strategy & Execution:** Oversee **full-funnel digital campaigns** , ensuring alignment across paid media, sponsorships, and performance channels + **Primary Client Contact:** Serve as the **lead liaison for Starcom** , managing client relationships, external agency collaborations, and digital partners + **Campaign Management & Optimization:** Ensure smooth execution across **digital performance, brand sponsorship, and cross-channel activations** while monitoring KPIs and optimizing performance + **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Act as the **primary point of contact** for internal and external teams, ensuring strategic alignment and smooth campaign execution + **Team Leadership & Mentorship:** Manage an **Assistant Planner and Senior Planner** , providing mentorship, training, and career development opportunities + **Data-Driven Decision Making:** Utilize **Prisma (billing), Vivvix, Vividata, Google Suite** , **familiarity with Datorama** and other tools to track **campaign performance, competitive insights, and reporting** + **Cross-Functional Coordination:** Adapt to various workflows and participate in **weekly strategy and reporting meetings** **Qualifications** + **5+ years of experience** in **digital media planning, strategy, and execution** + Expertise in **performance marketing, full-funnel strategy, and campaign analytics** + Strong **client-facing skills** with the ability to confidently **lead external conversations** + Experience with **campaign management** (Prisma, Google Suite, competitive data sources) + Ability to **manage cross-functional teams and mentor junior talent** + Strong communication, stakeholder management, and **EQ-IQ balance** **Why Join Us?** + **Lead high-impact, digital-first campaigns** with a mix of performance & brand marketing + **Be the key client-facing representative** for Starcom across multiple accounts + **Work with top global brands** and a diverse portfolio + **Collaborate with U.S. teams & digital partners** + **Mentor & grow a high-performing team** + **Autonomy to drive strategic initiatives** while having leadership support **Additional information** Starcom 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 Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted