Media Buyer

Northbrook, IL (On-site)

$26/hr – $36/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media buying and optimization across campaigns with a focus on audience targeting, rate negotiation, and ROI visibility.

  • Own media planning, rate negotiation, and budget optimization
  • Must-have: Proven media buyer experience and negotiation skills
  • Strong ROI and analytics focus

Job Description

Drive media buying and optimization across campaigns with a focus on audience targeting, rate negotiation, and ROI visibility.

Responsibilities

  • Help identify target audiences and plan media campaigns
  • Compare and negotiate rates, ad space and airtime
  • Optimize plans and budgets according to the best media mix
  • Prepare schedules and adjust when needed
  • Experiment with new platforms and channels
  • Ensure ads are creative and displayed appropriately
  • Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI)
  • Report to Senior Media buyer

Requirements

  • Proven experience as Media Buyer or similar role; experience in digital media is a plus
  • Familiarity with media-buying, planning and research
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of media analytics software (e.g. comScore)
  • Knowledge of current media channels and advertising options

Preferred

  • Experience in digital media is a plus
  • Interest in following advertising and media trends
  • Working knowledge of media analytics software (e.g. comScore)

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) (vacation, sick)