Direct Response, Media Assistant | Active International | Pearl River, NY

Responsibilities

• The Media Assistant assists in coordinating, updating and maintaining all accounts from inception to completion. This position works closely with buyers, networks and advertising agencies/clients to aid in the execution and maintenance of Direct Response media placements.
• Assist team of buyers in gathering rates and inventory availability from networks
• Maintain up-to-date media representative list inclusive of name, phone, email and fax information
• Send orders to designated media representatives for approved activity and then follow up as appropriate to ensure written confirmations are received
• Complete Control Sheets for both Local and National stations/networks as requested by the coordinator
• Prepare and maintain monthly programming grid folders by requesting updated grids from the networks on a regular basis
• Populate missing programming information into weekly post log reports and final post data using grids provided by networks
• Complete program schedules and post log reports for clients’ as needed
• Obtain and check all pre and post log times received from the stations are accurate
• Monitor media placement to ensure fair and equitable rotation across all units placed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Preferred

• Up to one year related experience preferably in an administrative and/or media capacity in a corporate environment is preferred.
• Experience in MediaOcean, CORE Direct and PeopleSoft media systems preferred.

Benefits

• AMS offers a very competitive benefits package inclusive of medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off, community engagement opportunities, great colleagues, and great learning opportunities.