Media Buying Assistant

Birmingham, AL (On-site)

$40K/yr – $48K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will support Media Buyers by coordinating spot TV, cable, radio, and print buys, analyzing local market data, and maintaining client knowledge to guide timely media decisions.

  • Own coordination of schedules, invoices, and added value with buyers
  • Own analysis of local market data and preparation of regional media reports

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist Media Buyers in the execution of spot TV, cable, radio and print buys
  • Assist Retail Media Buyers in confirming schedules, invoices and added value
  • Confirm and assist in the stewardship of live media buys
  • Coordinate, research, and negotiate makegoods and invoice discrepancies
  • Assist in analyzing local market research data from Nielsen, SQAD, SRDS, and Strata.
  • Maintain knowledge of clients’ business (products, target audience, sales trends)
  • Provide pertinent media reports to regional account team for client distribution

Requirements

  • Minimum of a four-year degree preferably in marketing, advertising or related field
  • Six months to one-year experience in an advertising or media environment is ideal, but not required. Prefer someone with a working knowledge of media concepts, terminology, media math and media plans through education and/or experience.
  • Must have ability to work independently in a rapidly changing, tactical role. Good organizational skills and detailed-orientation with strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated competency in mathematical skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and produce timely.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Martin Retail Group

Martin Retail Group has served the automotive industry for more than 40 years. Based in Birmingham, Alabama with eight regional offices, we are one of the nation’s largest automotive retail advertising and media spot buying agencies in the country. We work hard, innovate, and deliver the best solutions to drive business for our clients while offering employees work-life balance and a family-friendly, enjoyable environment.

Founded in 1977
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
370 employees (197 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$40K/yr – $48K/yr

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Media Buying Assistant

Martin Retail Group · Birmingham, AL · On-site