We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.
General Purpose of Job
TheBroadcast Media Buyeris responsible for assisting with all aspects of broadcast media buying (audio and video) for assigned clients and media teams. TheBroadcast Media Buyerassists with the negotiation, placement, management and reconciliation of broadcast media for assigned clients. The Broadcast Media Buyer works closely with the Sr. Broadcast Buyers and Broadcast Supervisor to ensure buy goals are met. The Broadcast Media Buyer must help support assigned client activations and contribute to team productivity. The Broadcast Media Buyer is also expected to provide support to integrated planning and activation teams when needed.
This position is remote with preference to Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Dallas areas.
Key Responsabilities
- The Broadcast Media Buyer is responsible for helping support buying, negotiating and executing multiple schedules, budgets and deliverables
- Collaborate with Sr. Media Buyers and integrated planners to aid the development of media plans for assigned clients
- Support in the implementation of all client-approved plans (ongoing)
- Foster and implement positive, collaborative, proactive communication with client services / account management / creative/ integrated planning and activation (via in-person, phone or email)
- Maintain an understanding of clients' brands/products/markets/and target audiences
- Support best practices across the team and within the department; help identify areas for operational efficiencies and leverage Rise tools and technology for the benefit of our clients
- Assist Sr. Buyer with accountability and ownership of client portfolio to ensure work is completed accurately and timely, leading and directing the work of other support staff, as appropriate
- Meet tight deadlines within established budgets
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, or advertising) or equivalent
Experience: 3-5 years of media buying, background in audio (OTA) and video (linear and non-linear) planning, buying and execution desired
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal departments, external vendors, and all levels of the organization
- Experience with MediaOcean/Spectra and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) as well as knowledge in research/data tools (SQAD, Kantar, Nielsen, comScore, PrimeLingo, etc.) desired
Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers and value diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.