Residency 2026

Job description

Interested in joining the next trainee class of forward thinkers at a leading media network in the world?

Then the Residency is the place for you!

Launched in 2017, our IPG Mediabrands industry-leading paid trainee program, The Residency is a full-time permanent position where recent graduates with diverse backgrounds gain practical experience. Rooted in experiential learning and underpinned with custom curriculum, the program is designed to support on-going learning and development.

Residents will gain applicable media industry knowledge while building professional skills and general business acumen to launch a successful career in media.

Residents will have the opportunity to work with our global and leading agencies such as UM, Initiative, Media Experts, KINESSO, Orion, Magna and IPG Mediabrands.

Don’t worry, we WON’T ask you to run for coffee.

You will be directly involved in projects and given actual tasks. In other words, you’re integrated right into the team!

+ Pitch Perfect Competition: Benefit from presentation experience! During the program, trainees work on a 3-month long project that culminates in a simulated pitch to a real client!

Areas of Opportunity - you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the various functions within our organization, and our team will work with you to determine which area best suits your skillsets:

1. Media Planning - The role of a Media Planning Coordinator is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analysis. This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.
2. Media Buying - The role of a Media Buying Coordinator is to execute traditional campaigns and oversee negotiations. This role requires you to document all client media buys and prepare and present all documentation to planning teams or client.
3. Programmatic – The Programmatic Coordinator will work on digital campaign management, from set up and website tagging to troubleshooting and general support.
4. Paid Social - The Paid Social Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day account and media activity on assigned campaigns. You will support Senior Specialists with paid social media strategy, campaign execution, and optimization.
5. Paid Search - The Paid Search Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day campaign performance and execution on assigned campaigns. You will support Senior Specialists with search engine marketing and optimization.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Analytical mindset and able to work within Excel spreadsheets quickly & accurately
• Motivated self-starter
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and work well under deadlines
• Professional, reliable, results-oriented
• Enthusiastic about the media industry
• Storytelling abilities
• Eligible to work in Canada

Resident Criteria

• Graduating (or graduated) from an accredited college/university program
• Passion for the media industry
• Not returning to school in the Fall of 2026

The Residency program commences with an in-depth orientation and onboarding to the business, inclusive of a comprehensive learning workshop called the Media Bootcamp starting on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026.

How to Apply

1. Please create and complete your application on Greenhouse
2. Please submit your Sparkhire self-recorded video interviews here: https://hire.li/brkpCK0kv7xLaVN9uOCrH

Kindly refer to our IPG Mediabrands Residency page for more information on program and what areas we are hiring for - https://www.joinusipgmediabrands.ca/the-residency

Deadline to Apply will be January 15th, 2026.

About Us

We are IPG Mediabrands, a network of media and marketing agencies built on strong capabilities and deep client partnerships. Through our portfolio of brands and culture of collaboration, we offer expertise in media strategy, communications design, performance marketing, eCommerce, and media intelligence. Our clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. We are a global community of 18,000 media and marketing specialists in over 130 countries, with nearly 1,000 employees in Canada across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

We’re all about creating a culture where our employees can shine and achieve extraordinary things together. A place where we can be the truest version of ourselves. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, talent, skills, and mindsets creates the perfect environment for new thinking and ideas. It unlocks our ability to see the big picture. To think outside the box. To be creative. Every individual has something unique and valuable to offer, and when we work together, we create something greater than any one of us could ever achieve on our own. Let’s make some magic. Together.

What’s in it for you? (Benefits)

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.

• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.

• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.

• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.

• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

IPG Mediabrands is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law.

IPG Mediabrands is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [email protected]