What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Assistant position at National Media Research, Planning & Placement?
Media Assistant
National Media, a leading Republican media firm in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Media Assistant. This position is an entry level employee who provides administrative support to the general operations of the agency’s media team. Media Assistants are expected to work closely with the media team by performing tasks related to media research, planning and placement for a fast-paced, conservative, political media buying agency. You will directly help a team of media planners and buyers develop, execute, and monitor media buys. Media Assistants develop and maintain working relationships with media vendors across the country. You will also work directly with our in-house CPAs to facilitate timely and accurate media payments to vendors, along with post-campaign reconciliations.
Media Assistants must have the following qualifications:
· organized and have good communication skills
· knowledge of Microsoft Office – specifically Word and Excel
· ability to multi-task as a team player
· work independently and function as a member of the broader team, too
· problem solver with the ability to think critically and apply both specific media concepts and general professional practices to your daily work
National Media is an equal opportunity employer and encourages application from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our clients include political candidates, PACS, interest groups, major political committees and corporations. Come join a dynamic agency with a reputation for excellence and success for over 40 years.