Digital Media Buyer

Responsibilities

• The Media Buyer works day-to-day on their assigned brands and is expected to support the outputs and deliverables as directed by their managers.
• The Buyer must understand the client’s brand and marketing objectives and steward a portion of the execution process.
• The Buyer provides recommendations that meet client objectives using factual analytical rigor, research and judgement.
• The Media Buyer must manage timelines and deliverables while keeping their managers apprised of progress and challenges.
• The Buyer is expected to have a strong desire to learn and appropriate working knowledge of all media channels especially digital.
• They should have mastery of available media research, resources and tools.
• The Media Planner may be asked to support new business.
• A Day in the Life: Media Execution
• Assists Supervisor in drafting documents related to the tactical plan (RFPs)
• Assists in developing buying strategies to maximizing media value and impact while supporting media negotiations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with relevant coursework or experience in media or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in media or a related field, with hands-on experience in media applications like Prisma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) and media applications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to work collaboratively and train/manage junior team members.
• Proactive and solution-focused, with ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and take ownership of responsibilities.