Junior Media Buyer

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Position Title: Junior Media Buyer

Position Reports To: Media Manager

Position Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt Position

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm*

Date: March 2020

*Must be able to work outside these hours as needed for client needs.
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POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting with research, negotiation and placement of prepared advertising content in effective and efficient media platforms both traditional and digital/interactive. The Junior Media Buyer collaborates with the Media Manager and Account Managers to ensure placement best matches client goals and budget through carefully calculated plans built on research and analytical models.

This position is responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with media sales representatives, assisting with the creation and execution of media purchasing strategies. It is imperative that the personality of the agency is carried forth by the Junior Media Buyer that observes a relationship model as opposed to an adversarial model. Further, on-going education will be required by this agency of the Junior Media Buyer to ensure that this position remains current with dynamic changes in traditional media, as well as all emerging messaging platforms, providing the company with a competitive advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in communications, business, advertising, sales, marketing or other related field
Two years of experience in media buying or selling
Self-motivated
Detail oriented, precise and organized
Able to work well under deadline pressure
Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Comfortable with face-to-face, phone, and email communication
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Excellent time management skills
Competent proofreading skills
Strategic, creative thinker; problem solver

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in media planning/negotiations/purchasing
Two years of experience in digital media planning/placement
High comfort level with face-to-face, phone, and email communication
Experience with Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Advertising and/or other programmatic platforms
Understanding of Google Analytics and campaign performance
Excellent proofreading skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Strategy

Strategize, in concert with Media Manager and Account Managers, the best use of media and timing/layering for all advertising media campaigns
Assist with the creation of media proposals based upon strategies and budgets; modify as needed
Recommend/make suggestions regarding use of media
Assist with media placement of approved media proposals, accurately and timely
Assist with distribution of final production to media
Work with production coordinator to ensure all media deadlines are accurately tracked in project management software
Track/maintain/update client reports with uncompromised attention to accuracy
Continual study and research of new media opportunities, current trends and platforms
Attend strategy meetings, understanding that a collaborative effort among agency partners is necessary for optimal performance
Adhere to strict internal and external deadlines

Administrative

Gather/manage information/tracking traffic of various client websites for monthly reports
Create media reports as needed
Assist with client meeting preparation as needed
Update client agendas as needed

Miscellaneous

Maintain a neat, orderly and clean workspace and facility
Answer phone calls as needed
Proofread accurately and consistently
Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

Employee must be able to:

Sit at desk and look at a computer screen for several hours at a time on a regular basis.
Travel as necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position.

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We, the team, at Martin Communications are dedicated to living out the following values:
Integrity

True to MC Mission and Culture Statement
Own/Admit your mistakes; apologize and fix
Follow through on all tasks assigned and/or accepted
Look after company profits
Be part of the solution

Respect

Shows/displays professionalism to clients/vendors/co-workers, etc.
Acknowledge performance in self and others
Understand, then be empathetic to a situation
If there is a problem, it’s handled immediately and directly with the person
Have patience

Team

Communicate
- Sharing ideas
- Sharing project details
- Sharing client feedback
Understand and celebrate the team’s diversity
Responsible for each other as a whole/for a job/for a client
Help each other
Creating synergy as a team

Open-minded

Consider multiple solutions and points of view
Consider many factors that have led to the problem
Approach others and situations with a positive attitude
Encourage & welcome collaboration
Be flexible

Passionate

Take pride in your work
Live your skills & talent
Demand more from yourself
Motivate self & others creatively
Be enthusiastic
- Be enthusiastic about your team’s ideas & solutions

Learning

Bring information/ideas to group to share
Be positive, you can learn every day
Eager to improve
Understand your client’s business
Seek out, share, be receptive (implement new ideas and solutions)
Self-motivated learning