What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Buyer position at Mindstream Media Group?
About the Agency: Were a national media agency built to Fast-Forward Business through perspective, capabilities and a crush it culture. Our story isn't about outspending the behemoths. It's about out-thinking, out-flanking and out-working anyone who stands in between our clients' brands and success. Were comprised of planners, buyers, strategists, data analysts and rock star account managers. Our purpose? To thrive on guiding our clients as bold strategic advisors as we activate and advance their media investments towards measurable, positive business outcomes at an energetic pace. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
About the Role: As a Media Buyer, you will take your passion for media and turn it into impactful, results-driven campaigns. You are a creative, analytical, and resourceful media buyer extraordinaire ready to join our team and bring your expertise to the world of television, radio, print, and digital media. In this role, youll negotiate game-changing deals, optimize performance, and collaborate with a talented team to deliver outstanding results for our clients.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love crunching numbers, and have a knack for innovative problem-solving, this is your opportunity to shine! With opportunities to mentor rising talent, shape high-profile campaigns, and stay on the cutting edge of industry trends, every day is an adventure. This is a hybrid position with 2 days in-office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Negotiates, purchases and monitors television and radio buys, both locally and nationally for assigned markets
- Negotiates, purchases and monitors print, OOH, direct vendor digital audio and direct vendor digital video buys
- Produces and executes optimum buys in terms of cost efficiencies and goal delivery, while following client guidelines
- Negotiates added value opportunities within client guidelines
- Reviews all media invoices and resolves any discrepancies
- Responsible for reporting buys performance in the form of a post-buy analysis
- Collaborate with team members to ensure all client needs are met
- Effectively problem-solves, generates innovative solutions
- Improve and maintain positive relations with media representatives
- Evaluate and recommend sponsorship opportunities if valuable to a client
- Stay updated on spot market conditions, price fluctuations, changes in viewing patterns, station changes
- Working on a range of client accounts at the same time, often juggling various projects and deadlines
- Assist on new business projects as needed
- Help mentor and train Associate Media Buyers
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 3-5 years media buying experience; agency and national experience preferred
- Self-motivated, very detailed oriented and an independent thinker
- Positive attitude and team oriented
- Ability to think analytically based on business objectives and client needs
- High comfort level with numbers and constant reporting needs
- Communicate clearly and effectively to others, written and verbal
- Plans and organizes work; sets priorities and manages time well
- Has a sense of urgency to obtain results, meets deadlines
- Handles large volume of work efficiently, effectively and productively
- Knowledge of Mediaocean and Mircosoft Office
