Media Investment Strategist (Media Buyer)

St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive tactical media planning and execution across multiple channels with strong vendor partnerships and measurable results.

  • Must-have: Two to Five years of media planning and buying experience.
  • Tooling: Proficiency with Advantage, Strata, eTelmar, Nielsen, and other media systems.
  • Standout: Ability to translate campaign metrics into actionable recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Strategy/Tactics- Participate in media planning/buying discussions relative to assigned client portfolio and channels. Develop and execute each client's tactical media plan within relevant channels and subsequent execution and delivery. Work seamlessly with Activation Strategy Supervisor/AMD/Director to integrate solutions into media plans for clients. Issue RFI and RFP efforts with existing and new vendors.
  • Measurement and Delivery - Understand measurement strategies developed by Client Strategy team and effectively demonstrate how those are interpreted in tactical media evaluation and campaign setup among channel specialties.
  • Research - Study and compile data to identify desired tactics for media vehicles, including measurability and targetability, scale, and efficiency. Develop agency POVs on various aspects of specialty channels for internal and/or external communications.
  • Negotiations - Negotiate best (not necessarily lowest) possible rates that will deliver planned exposure. Secure relevant added value for all clients.
  • Software and Systems - Coordinate troubleshooting with appropriate departments/teams.
  • Vendor Relationships - Develop and maintain vendor relationships, forming partnerships and seeking innovative approaches/opportunities.

Requirements

  • Two to Five years of professional work experience in media planning and buying.
  • Have strong understanding of media fundamentals including, media math, reach/frequency, consumer/market research, plan development, analytics, measurement strategies laddering to business goals, etc.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, senior strategists and team leads regarding tactical strategies, ad specifications and campaign delivery requirements.
  • Able to analyze metrics from campaigns and provide insightful and constructive observations/recommendations to internal teams and clients.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and demonstrate good negotiation skills that lead to competitive media rates for clients and agency.
  • Proficient with media tools and systems, including Advantage, Strata, eTelmar, Scarborough, Simmons, Media Audit, Nielsen, Comscore among others.
  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, degree or concentration in advertising, marketing or communications preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or communications (preferred)
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

  • The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
  • Amazing opportunities for career development
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
  • Fun and collaborative work environment
  • Casual dress code
  • Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
  • 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 3% match
  • Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
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True Media

True Media is an independent media agency helping leading and emerging brands across North America build stronger connections with customers. True works closely with clients and creative agencies to apply deep media expertise and genuine human perspective to find what's true and elevate brands across all digital, traditional, social and performance media channels.

Founded in 2005
Columbia, Missouri, USA
186 employees (70 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.4%
Direct
45.6%
Referral
5.7%
Social
16.8%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~186

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
65 (35% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
5.8 years