Full-Time

Director, Media Planning

Media Planning

DAC

DAC

501-1,000 employees

Global full-funnel media agency for brands

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Three days in the office per week are required.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
CRM
Social Media
Marketing
Google Analytics

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Requirements
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience in media planning and buying, with strong planning experience and an in-depth understanding of buying.
  • Strong understanding of testing and media measurement strategies.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
  • Ability to communicate concisely and clearly orally and in writing in both French and English.
  • Established relationships with vendors, platforms, and publishers across Canada and Quebec.
  • Ability to establish internal relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated comfort with traditional and digital media.
  • Demonstrated experience with enterprise-level client campaigns.
  • Demonstrable presentation skills, including creating materials and presenting in person.
  • Solid knowledge of media tactics, vendors, methodologies, industry trends, and industry topics.
  • A growth mindset for expanding opportunities within the existing client base.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a client-facing subject matter expert for clients with significant upper-funnel media buys, working alongside account management, media, and strategy teams.
  • Use third-party research tools such as Vividata, Pathmatics, Kantar, GWI, and Neilsen, along with GA4 and client-owned customer relationship management data, to identify audiences, media-channel insights, and objectives.
  • Collaborate with Strategic Insights, Client Strategy, Media, and Content Strategy and Creative teams to create integrated, full-funnel media plans.
  • Establish full-funnel media measurement frameworks for client projects with Media leads, Strategy, and Proove Analytics teams.
  • Ensure media plans are data-driven, have defined objectives, and are properly measured, including solutions for awareness, brand lift, consideration, and other upper-funnel measurements.
  • Research and evaluate new upper-funnel traditional and digital media opportunities and collaborate with Account Service, Strategy, and Media teams to define and present campaign ideas to clients.
  • Mentor junior team members and guide their career development.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of clients' businesses and the customer journey.
  • Liaise with partners and vendors to plan and execute media activities as required.
  • Support internal training initiatives by authoring materials and leading training sessions on traditional, linear, and above-the-line channels and upper-funnel media tactics, including planning, buying, measurement, and terminology.
  • Build relationships with key publishers, platforms, networks, and partners in the Canadian market.
  • Create sales, pitch, and marketing materials.
  • Assist in developing new-business pitch materials and attend and present in pitches.
  • Provide thought leadership through DAC-owned content, conferences, and events.
  • Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of the role different channels and tactics play in integrated media plans.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of consumer behavior in media and working knowledge of media relevant to clients' businesses, including linear, local, and digital or streaming television; social media; search; programmatic media; experiential media; audio and radio; print; out-of-home media; and partnerships.
  • Stay current with the media industry, including trends and new vendors.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience across multiple industry verticals is preferred.

DAC is a full-funnel media agency that connects brands with their audiences around the world. It combines global strategy with local insight to deliver measurable business growth for clients. The company’s approach centers on its people, collaborating as true partners and tackling complex challenges with curiosity and courage. Its analytics arm, Proove by DAC, turns data into clear insights and bold business decisions, supported by proprietary platforms such as IRIS (data-driven insights), TotalSERP (organic search impact), and Local Search Platforms (local visibility). DAC achieves results by blending technology with human expertise, delivering strategy, analytics, and media activation that help brands move forward. The goal is to drive real business growth by turning data into clarity and confident actions.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Paige Ramirez became COO on March 30, 2026, tightening execution.
  • DAC’s 2026 awards strengthen recruiting and enterprise sales credibility.
  • Partnerships with NearSt and Groupe Marie Claire expand retail and regional client reach.

What critics are saying

  • DAC Group New York filed 101 WARN layoffs in September 2025.
  • Revelio shows headcount fell 9.8% from 2023 to 2026.
  • TotalSERP imitates easily; Google and platform changes can commoditize DAC’s search advantage.

What makes DAC unique

  • DAC Group’s TotalSERP unifies paid, organic, generative, and local search.
  • DAC won Digital Agency of the Year in February 2026.
  • DAC runs retailer local SEO and inventory-feed programs with NearSt and Musgrave.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

PTO/vacation?

Wellness Program

Retirement saving plans

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Meal Benefits

Adoption Assistance

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Professional Certification Support

Scholarships

Commuter Benefits

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Elder Care Support

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Bereavement Leave

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DAC and Pep Boys win Silver at the 2026 US Agency Awards. August 07, 2026 DAC and Pep Boys have won Silver in the Campaign Effectiveness Award category at the 2026 US Agency Awards for the "Early Black Friday Hype" campaign. The recognition celebrates a campaign built around a simple insight: Black Friday decision-making starts well before Black Friday itself. By reaching tire shoppers earlier in their research journey, DAC and Pep Boys built awareness and consideration ahead of the most competitive holiday shopping period, then connected that interest with conversion-focused activity as purchase intent increased. The campaign combined distinctive creative with a coordinated media strategy across video, audience targeting, and paid search. It ultimately generated 27% more leads from paid media. This award reflects the strength of the partnership between DAC and Pep Boys, and its shared focus on turning customer insight into measurable outcomes. Thank you to the Don't Panic Events judging panel, and congratulations to everyone who helped bring the campaign to life. Stay forward. Get exclusive insights into digital media's top-trending topics delivered directly to your inbox.

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DAC Group announces Paige Ramirez as Chief Operating Officer, marking a new era of growth and innovation. * March 30, 2026 DAC Group is proud to announce the promotion of Paige Ramirez to Chief Operating Officer, a strategic leadership move that signals the company's continued expansion and commitment to operational excellence. Please join DermAesthetic Consulting Group in congratulating Paige Ramirez on her well-deserved promotion! Paige has been an integral part of the company for some time, and for those who have worked with DAC, past or present, her impact has likely been seen firsthand. Working side by side with Founder AJ, she has helped launch, build, and scale practices into true success stories. Paige brings a combination of executive leadership, operational excellence, and deep expertise across the wellness, health, and technology industries. From spearheading strategic growth initiatives and optimizing company-wide operations, to building high-performing teams and scalable systems - she doesn't just support growth... she drives it. Her background in: * Executive leadership & strategic planning * Sales development & high-performance team training * Developing multimillion dollar, e-commerce educational, wellness an training platform and ecosystems. * Business operations, finance & organizational scaling ...has already played a major role in shaping what DAC is today, and now, as COO, she will be leading what comes next. As DAC Group continues to expand, elevate client results, and enter its next phase of growth, Paige will be at the forefront of it all. The company also shared that there are exciting developments on the horizon, initiatives that are expected to serve as a major disruptor within the industry. Paige, your leadership, dedication, and vision have not gone unnoticed. This next chapter is exactly where you belong. Share the Post:

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