Assistant Media Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist multiple Media Buyers in managing all facets of media purchases.

• Create and validate media orders, modifications, and traffic adjustments.

• Retrieve historical data and correlate it with current availability for both internal and external use.

• Address requests and traffic requirements while coordinating creative approvals with network S&P departments.

• Keep media records updated in the proprietary database.

• Reconcile and oversee invoice discrepancies for media vendors.

• Provide backup support to Media Buyers and assist during their absence.

• Engage in team meetings and offer suggestions for process enhancements.

• Aid in negotiating advertisement pricing, quality, and placement across assigned channels.

• Independently troubleshoot and resolve daily tasks.

• Support buy management for smaller networks.

• Acquire knowledge of the marketplace, including programming, pricing, clearance, relationships, and new opportunities.

• Comprehend client KPIs and media goals; suggest modifications, optimizations, and testing.

• Foster relationships with ad sales personnel at designated media partners.

• Keep abreast of developments, news, and updates in the media industry.

• Track, input, and report pre- and post-logs for assigned media outlets.

• Retrieve and log pre/post-log timing data, addressing any discrepancies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1-3+ years of experience in media buying or advertising, preferably in direct response (DR) marketing and performance-driven converged video.

• Strong analytical capabilities.

• Comfortable handling large volumes of data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail with an ability to ensure data accuracy.

• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Slack, and Google Docs.

• Capable of managing multiple projects at once.

• Quick to learn different systems and databases.

• Able to work both collaboratively and independently.

• Alignment with the Agency's core values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• Quarterly profit-sharing program.

• 401(K) plan with employer match and immediate eligibility.

• 4 weeks of PTO to start.

• 12 paid holidays.

• 12-18 weeks of paid Family and Medical Leave.

• Monthly Work-From-Home allowance.

• Flexible First work environment.

• Investment in employees, technology, and tools.