Job Description
The Media Buyer negotiates with media vendors to secure the most cost effective delivery of objectives; balancing price with quality factors. The negotiation is reflective of the strategy & brand requirements of approved campaigns in TV, OLV & Radio in a team environment.
This role requires a candidate who is analytical, math proficient, and well organized with great attention to detail. The candidate must be well informed of the TV, Radio & OLV landscape (programming, trends, formats, ownership) trends and research.
Key Responsibility :
- Negotiate approved executions – TV (including linear optimized), Radio & OLV
- Working with specialty teams to identify and implement efficient business practice.
- Work with media vendors regarding tactical aspects of the media buy to achieve campaign objectives and / or fulfill a client request
- Manage contracts / insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors
- Input broadcast / OLV media buys
- Actualize media spending
- Assist with financials
- Clearing of invoice
- Train media assistants
- Prepare / develop reports in PowerPoint & Excel – routine & custom reports
- Usage of all media related systems
- Media management - DDS, OLV buying platform
- Media Research - nLogic
Qualifications
Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus / preferredTrack record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employmentMinimum of 2+ years of media buyingMedia systems’ proficiencyStrong analytical & math proficiency skillsSolid verbal and written communication skillsTechnical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPointDemonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilitiesAble to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressureDetail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product