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Manager, Media Innovation & AI Strategy

Location: Toronto, Canada · Category: Product & Design · Seniority: Manager · Posted: October 8, 2026 · Verified: Oct 8, 2026

Role Overview & Description

The Manager of Media Innovation & AI Strategy leads the development and implementation of AI-driven media strategies, driving innovation across media planning and buying. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and technical understanding of AI applications.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of EssenceMediacom. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

About the company

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EssenceMediacom

essencemediacom.com

Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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