Assistant Integrated Media Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile invoice status reports across client accounts; proactively resolve missing or delayed invoices.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in TV, Cable, Radio, and Streaming buys, including traffic verification and delivery confirmation.
• Negotiate and process makegoods, under-delivery weight, and bonus weight as needed.
• Compile and maintain quarterly added value recaps.
• Prepare monthly post-buy analyses and campaign performance recaps for assigned markets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with media buyers, planners, and accounting teams to resolve billing issues and facilitate timely payment approvals.
• Collaborate with brand management, strategy, and planning teams to ensure integrated campaign execution.
• Support media buyers and planners with special projects and ad hoc requests.

Team Communication & Culture

• Embrace a “One Team” mindset, adapting to diverse working styles and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Navigate challenges with professionalism and positivity, encouraging constructive outcomes.
• Actively contribute to team meetings and knowledge sharing across departments.
• Participate in ongoing training with buyers and supervisors to expand media buying expertise.
• Manage tasks efficiently, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Uphold agency values: Humanity. Diversity. Integrity. Tenacity. Curiosity.
• Follow internal processes and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in media, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• High technical aptitude and comfort working with media buying platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office, Advantage, Mediaocean, Prisma).
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Passion for media and a desire to grow within the industry.