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GroupM· HQ in United States

Associate Director, Media Planning

Location: Toronto, Canada · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 12, 2026 · Verified: Oct 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role leads media planning strategy for key accounts, overseeing a team of planners and ensuring the delivery of innovative and effective media solutions. The associate director will drive client relationships and contribute to business growth.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of GroupM. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

About the company

Legacy media buying and planning network within WPP.

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