Job details
Salary $45,000 - $55,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Media buying: 3 years (preferred)
Full job description
Title: media buyer
Mission: to place all media buys to produce maximum results for clients
Position overview: media buyers fully manage a client list, placing media buys from start to finishDay-to-day maintenance as well as monthly and quarterly routines and processes to help our clients get the most “bang” for their media buckAn important part of this is building and maintaining strong station relationships.
Responsibilities
Negotiate and place media buys via strata buying software
Coordinate confirmed orders with media support for gathering station contracts
Assist with requesting and checking station contracts each quarter, as needed
Coordinate station/dub trafficking with traffic manager
Manage media schedules by the ongoing approval of makegoods and revisions
Analyzing monthly program tracking and watching client lead numbers to revise schedules as needed
Reconcile monthly station invoices for media schedules and meet accounting deadline
Run quarterly posts on designated markets and ensure that under delivery schedules run
Update cj track with station info quarterly
Maintain critical stats information
Provide any assistance necessary to meet all media deadlines
Work with associate director of media to present relevant media buy information to clients, as needed
Analyze station package offers, as needed.
Prep and attend market trips, as needed.
Critical competencies
1Strong negotiator – doesn’t accept “no” as an answer; diligent when working toward goals; always has a back- up plan to push back – what else can you get?
2Proactive - client knowledge – knows when leads are below average and takes steps to find out why before being asked; deadline driven – works ahead of deadlines in order to take on more
3Effective communicator - communicates clearly with vendors and internally; precise, direct and clear written or verbal communications to work toward the mission
4Analytical skills – knows how to look at client data for most realistic/obvious analysis; results-driven; number cruncher
Requirements
Ba/bs degree required
3-5 years of media buying experience
Knowledge of strata software
Knowledge of microsoft office software with proficiency in excel
Excellent attention to detail
Self-driven and a quick learner
Direct response experience a plus
Digital placement experience a plus
Job type: full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Media buying: 3 years (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
