Media Buying Assistant at Martin Retail Group | Birmingham, AL | $34K/yr – $40K/yr

Martin Retail Group

Media Buying Assistant

Birmingham, AL (On-site)

$34K/yr – $40K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist media buyers in executing spot TV, radio, and print campaigns and retail media plans, while supporting schedules, invoices, and market-data analysis.

Owns coordination of schedules, invoices, and makegoods across media buys.
Must-have: ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational and written communication skills.
Standout: exposure to Nielsen/SQAD/SRDS data and live media stewardship experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist Media Buyers in the execution of spot TV, cable, radio and print buys
Assist Retail Media Buyers in confirming schedules, invoices and added value
Confirm and assist in the stewardship of live media buys
Coordinate, research, and negotiate makegoods and invoice discrepancies
Assist in analyzing local market research data from Nielsen, SQAD, SRDS, and Strata.
Maintain knowledge of clients’ business (products, target audience, sales trends)
Provide pertinent media reports to regional account team for client distribution

Requirements

Minimum of a four-year degree preferably in marketing, advertising or related field
Six months to one-year experience in an advertising or media environment is ideal, but not required
Knowledge of media concepts, terminology, media math and media plans through education and/or experience
Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing, tactical role
Good organizational skills and detailed-orientation with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated competency in mathematical skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and produce timely

Benefits

Medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off
Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan
Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met

Martin Retail Group

Martin Retail Group has served the automotive industry for more than 40 years. Based in Birmingham, Alabama with eight regional offices, we are one of the nation’s largest automotive retail advertising and media spot buying agencies in the country. We work hard, innovate, and deliver the best solutions to drive business for our clients while offering employees work-life balance and a family-friendly, enjoyable environment.

Founded in 1977

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

370 employees (197 in marketing)

www.martinretail.com