Assistant media buyer job description
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Assistant media buyer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in assistant media buyer job postings.
Sample assistant media buyer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, media or related field.
- Previous experience in media buying.
- Proficiency in campaign management software.
- Knowledge of media principles and practices.
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with vendors.
Sample required assistant media buyer soft skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Assistant media buyer job description example 1
Crossmedia assistant media buyer job description
Assistant Media Buyer/Video & Audio
We're looking for a bright media planning/buying assistant to help manage the day-to-day responsibilities on our Local and National Audio/Video buying accounts. The job includes managing media schedules, budget oversight, communicating with media sales reps, reconciliation, as well as administrative tasks such as organizing and preparing recommendation decks.
We're a true cross channel agency and everyone here learns about all media types (broadcast, digital, print and everything in between). A naturally curious mind, resourcefulness, a love for numbers and a passion for advertising are a must. Previous marketing or media agency experience are a definite plus. You should be diligent and resourceful and enjoy working in a fun and fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Assist a team of buyers in the implementation, monitoring and stewardship of local and national broadcast schedules
Handle reconciliation and billing deadlines and work with finance teams to streamline process and meet deadlines
Monitor and maintain schedules to ensure delivery to client goals and estimates
Assist Supervisors and Directors across accounts on budget allocation and goals
Provide tracking reports and post-buy delivery analyses on quarterly and annual bases.
Handle requests for various clients, including data collection for information regarding television ratings/programming and industry/ marketplace/technology trends
Qualifications:
Ideal is 3-6 months + or an internship in a TV/Radio Media Buying role
Highly organized and detailed oriented
Proactive and capable of meeting deadlines
A love for working with numbers
Team oriented
An interest in building a career in media.
Highly proficient in working with Excel
Tools experience: ideally with Strata and Adazzle, Nielsen, Kantar, MRI, Simmons, Telmar, YouGov, Datorama
Salary and Benefits:
Our principles of Trust, Reason and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people.
Salary 43k-48k, plus overtime (commensurate with experience)
Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries
Fully funded healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support
Generous paid parental leave policy
Life milestone recognition & support
The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
Cell phone/tech reimbursement
Student Loan payment plan and tuition reimbursement
And burgers - lots and lots of burgers!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars - Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
We're looking for a bright media planning/buying assistant to help manage the day-to-day responsibilities on our Local and National Audio/Video buying accounts. The job includes managing media schedules, budget oversight, communicating with media sales reps, reconciliation, as well as administrative tasks such as organizing and preparing recommendation decks.
We're a true cross channel agency and everyone here learns about all media types (broadcast, digital, print and everything in between). A naturally curious mind, resourcefulness, a love for numbers and a passion for advertising are a must. Previous marketing or media agency experience are a definite plus. You should be diligent and resourceful and enjoy working in a fun and fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Assist a team of buyers in the implementation, monitoring and stewardship of local and national broadcast schedules
Handle reconciliation and billing deadlines and work with finance teams to streamline process and meet deadlines
Monitor and maintain schedules to ensure delivery to client goals and estimates
Assist Supervisors and Directors across accounts on budget allocation and goals
Provide tracking reports and post-buy delivery analyses on quarterly and annual bases.
Handle requests for various clients, including data collection for information regarding television ratings/programming and industry/ marketplace/technology trends
Qualifications:
Ideal is 3-6 months + or an internship in a TV/Radio Media Buying role
Highly organized and detailed oriented
Proactive and capable of meeting deadlines
A love for working with numbers
Team oriented
An interest in building a career in media.
Highly proficient in working with Excel
Tools experience: ideally with Strata and Adazzle, Nielsen, Kantar, MRI, Simmons, Telmar, YouGov, Datorama
Salary and Benefits:
Our principles of Trust, Reason and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people.
Salary 43k-48k, plus overtime (commensurate with experience)
Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries
Fully funded healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support
Generous paid parental leave policy
Life milestone recognition & support
The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
Cell phone/tech reimbursement
Student Loan payment plan and tuition reimbursement
And burgers - lots and lots of burgers!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars - Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024