Responsibilities

• Manage solid client relationships
• Supervise the Negotiator(s) and Assistant Negotiator(s) on all day-to-day activities for specific clients
• Present buys and post-analysis
• Issue directives to Investment group to guide buying process
• Meet with Negotiators and communicate approved plan for implementation
• Update planning team on status of client projects
• Manage the negotiation, presentation, and implementation of national television and cable schedules
• Train Negotiator and Assistant Negotiator in all aspects of national broadcast (schedule maintenance, strategies, programming, and negotiating), as well as the client(s) business and industry
• Interview applicants for junior-level positions
• Project cost per points based on current buys.
• Alert clients, Supervisor of market place shifts that affect future buys.
• Follow buying guidelines to establish goals.
• Look for opportunities to upgrade the effectiveness of buying.
• Maintain accurate paperwork that has been confirmed by station and representative.
• Monitors schedules requesting upgrades and bonus for make-goods and discrepancies.
• Contribute to the development of strategies based on changing conditions in the marketplace for all aspects of national broadcast
• Allocate market funds across stations/groups
• Advise client(s) of fluctuations in the marketplace
• Coordinate efforts with the Strategy team(s)
• Evaluate media opportunities and make proper recommendations

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of buying systems and marketplace intelligence
• Four-year college degree
• 4 - 7 years previous media buying experience.
• Proven analytical and communication skills.
• Proven prioritizing skills.
• Able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work under independently or as part of a team.
• Donovan Experience.
• Advance level of proficiency with Microsoft Word for Windows and Excel

Benefits

• health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.