Responsibilities

• Effectively manage all aspects of broadcast buys (audio and video) including negotiation, execution, maintenance, reconciliation, reporting and vendor management
• Collaborate with planners to aid the development of media plans for assigned clients
• Engage and implement all client-approved plans (ongoing)
• Foster and implement positive, collaborative, proactive communication with Account Management, Creative and Integrated Planning teams (via in-person, phone or email)
• Maintain a solid understanding of clients’ brands/products/markets/and target audiences
• Ensure accountability of client investment including posting of buys, reporting, make-good / discrepancy management and invoice reconciliation
• Create, implement and support best practices across the team and within the department; identify areas for operational efficiencies and leverage Rise tools and technology for the benefit of our clients
• Foster accountability and ownership of client portfolio; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely; lead and direct the work of other support staff, as appropriate
• Anticipate client needs in response to changing media and market landscapes by providing proactive info and solutions
• Meet tight deadlines within established budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) or a combination of an Associate’s degree and related work experience
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language
• 5+ years of progressive media buying experience along with audio (OTA) and video (linear and non-linear) planning, buying and execution desired
• Proficiency in MediaOcean/Spectra and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge in research/data tools (SQAD, Vivvix, Nielsen, comScore, PrimeLingo, etc.) desired
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all clients and vendors, and all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of successfully delivering savings (ongoing) and advantaged audio / video campaigns
• Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs
• Strong media and vendor management skills along with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
• Relentless focus on client satisfaction with proven ability to exceed client expectations
• Strong analytical skills and command of media buying, research and reporting resource and tools
• Possesses a desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a rapid-paced, deadline-committed environment where everyone is expected to be hands-on

Preferred

• Working knowledge of other media a plus (i.e. digital, print, search, social, OOH, etc.)
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language (as shown)

Benefits

• corporate social responsibility initiatives
• an inclusive and diverse culture
• opportunities for learning and development
• collaborative team environment