Account & Media Planning Coordinator

Who We Are

We are a highly specialized programmatic advertising agency. We focus 100% of our efforts on digital media buying. It’s how we exceed conversion goals in nearly every campaign we run and why our clients include some of the biggest companies in North America.

We know that happy employees = exceptional work and client satisfaction. That’s why we’ve created an environment that is welcoming and inspiring for all team members. We value your aspirations, and we’ll regularly help you set goals to achieve those milestones.

We’re open, honest, and firm believers of ideas coming first – not egos. We believe in clear lines of communication and a culture that champions creativity and growth, and we always celebrate accomplishments.

About the Role

War Room is seeking an Account & Media Planning Coordinator to support campaign strategy, media planning, client management, and project execution across a growing portfolio of clients.

This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of agency experience who has been involved in media planning, budget allocation, campaign strategy, and client services. You'll work closely with our Accounts, Campaign, Data, and Technical teams to help develop strategic media recommendations, support campaign execution, and ensure clients receive exceptional service and results.

You'll manage day-to-day responsibilities for a portfolio of smaller clients while supporting larger accounts through media planning, reporting, budget management, and cross-functional coordination.

Please note that this is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in the office with the first 3 months of onboarding fully in the office. We are located at 210 W Broadway, Vancouver and our office hours are 9-5 pm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Media Planning & Strategy
• • Support the development of media plans and channel recommendations aligned with client objectives, target audiences, and budgets.
  • Assist in creating strategic campaign recommendations across paid media channels, including search, social, programmatic, and emerging platforms.
  • Help build budget allocations, flighting recommendations, and media mix strategies.
  • Collaborate with Campaign Managers and Account Leads to translate client goals into actionable media plans.
  • Monitor campaign pacing and performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and strategic adjustments.
  • Participate in campaign planning and client strategy discussions.
• Client & Account Management
• • Serve as the day-to-day contact for a portfolio of smaller accounts, managing communication, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Present campaign updates, performance insights, and recommendations to clients.
  • Prepare reporting packages and performance summaries that connect results to client objectives.
  • Anticipate client needs and proactively coordinate with internal teams to deliver value and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Support senior Account team members on larger accounts through planning, reporting, and client communications.
• Project Coordination
• • Manage campaign timelines, deliverables, and project requirements across multiple client engagements.
  • Coordinate with Campaign, Data, Technical, and Creative teams to ensure campaigns are launched and executed successfully.
  • Maintain organized documentation of campaign plans, budgets, project status updates, and client requests.
  • Identify potential risks, delays, or scope changes and help facilitate solutions proactively.

Skills + Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in account management, media planning, campaign strategy, or client services within a marketing, advertising, or media agency.
• Experience contributing to media plans, campaign recommendations, or budget allocation decisions.
• Understanding of digital media channels and how they work together to achieve client objectives.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with campaign performance data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence interacting directly with clients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits & Perks

🏡 Hybrid work + Summer Fridays

🏖️ 3 weeks of annual paid vacation + paid holiday closure

🤕 Paid sick leave

🏥 Extended Health and Dental benefits + Wellness spending account

📚 Professional development funding

🏦 Retirement savings matching
🐾 Pet-friendly office

We appreciate your interest and application. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. 

War Room is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, colour, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. 

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a variable compensation program tied to portfolio growth and client retention. As you develop client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to the success of your accounts, you'll have the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on the performance of your assigned portfolio and overall company results.