Media Manager Jobs in Thornhill, ON

A Media Manager in the Advertising industry oversees the planning, buying, and evaluation of media for clients' advertising campaigns. They are responsible for conducting market research, identifying target audiences, understanding their preferences and habits, and selecting the most effective media platforms to reach them. They negotiate media prices, prepare media schedules, and monitor the success of campaigns, making adjustments as necessary. Essential skills for this role include strong analytical abilities, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of media channels and consumer behavior trends.

Before becoming a Media Manager, individuals often start their careers in roles such as Media Planner, Media Buyer, or Account Executive which allow them to gain experience in market research, audience analysis, campaign planning, and client relations. To qualify for the role of a Media Manager, one should have a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field. A master's degree is often preferred. Professional certifications, such as a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) or Certified Media Planner (CMP), may provide an advantage. Proficiency in advertising and media software, as well as data analysis tools, is also required.

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Programmatic Media, Manager

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 3 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 3 days ago

media planning/buying, DSPs, SSPs, Exchanges) Posses an industry knowledge of third party ad servers, 3rd Party and 1st Party data targeting approaches- Have a core operational understanding of critical...

Manager, Communications & Projects

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 14 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 14 days ago

Requisition ID: 231468 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Purpose Customer Insights Data & Analytics (CID&A) is at the forefront...

Senior Manager, Communications, International & Global Transaction Banking

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 24 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 24 days ago

Requisition ID: 230416 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Role The Senior Manager will support IGTB key strategic...

Paid Digital Media Manager (Remote Canada)

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

We offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video to our clients by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that allow our clients to hit their SQL targets, every time....

Remote Work

Senior Manager, Communications

  • Thornhill, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Thornhill, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million...

Manager, Communications & Change Management

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 45+ days ago

Requisition ID: 227766 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Manager, Communications & Change Management will play a crucial...

Associate Digital Media Manager

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 60+ days ago

About the role The Associate Digital Media Manager plays a critical role in activating & managing Canada Reckitt digital campaigns in-platform....

Senior Paid Media Strategist (Remote Canada) - Future Opening

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 90+ days ago

We offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video to our clients by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that allow our clients to hit their SQL targets, every time....

Remote Work

Paid Media Manager (Remote Canada) - Future Opening

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 90+ days ago

We offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video to our clients by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that allow our clients to hit their SQL targets, every time. * Please note- this...

Remote Work

Paid Media Strategist (Remote Canada) - Future Opening

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 90+ days ago

We offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video to our clients by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that allow our clients to hit their SQL targets, every time....

Remote Work

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Salary for Media Manager Jobs in Thornhill, ON

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Media Managers in Thornhill, ON offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
73.1%
Master's Degree
20.1%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
High School or GED
0.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Media Managers in Thornhill, ON
4-6 years
26.5%
2-4 years
21.7%
6-8 years
16.5%
Less than 1 year
14.2%
1-2 years
13.7%
10+ years
4.9%
8-10 years
2.4%


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