Media Buyer/Planner

Job Description and Requirements

• Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years full-charge (post assistant) experience in integrated Media Planning and Buying for multiple media channels
• Print, Digital, Paid Social, Video (linear and online), OOH)
• Experience should include pulling and analyzing qualitative and competitive research, media plan development, buy negotiation, buy maintenance, reporting and optimization.
• Experience in B-to-B planning and buying strongly preferred.
• Applicants should have a solid understanding of all media fundamentals and methodology. 
• Superior verbal, written and computer skills with extensive knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Word, and media software, preferably Strata 
• Exhibit a strong attention to detail and have excellent math and analytical skills
• Be a team player; represent the Agency in a professional manner while demonstrating a passion for the industry and our clients.
• Ability to multi-task effectively with several, simultaneous planning and buying assignments

Primary Responsibilities

• Pull, analyze, and share media research including qualitative and competitive media resources
• Negotiate, enter, and maintain buys for multiple accounts, campaigns, and media channels
• Digital reporting including analysis and ability to recommend optimizations and plan improvements based on results
• Prepare agency media point-of-views, evaluations and recommendations
• Evaluate and negotiate sponsorships

• Keep current on media and category trends
• Be prepared to take on new responsibilities and support other team members as necessary

Reports to:

Group Media Director