Jr Media Buyer

Role Description: 

We are looking for a proactive Jr. Media Buyer to join our growing media team. In this role, you will support in executing high-impact local advertising campaigns across multiple channels — including TV, radio, digital, print, and out-of-home. The Jr. Media Buyer is responsible for planning, negotiating, and executing media campaigns on behalf of clients. This role involves researching media options, negotiating rates with vendors, and ensuring that advertising placements align with client objectives and target audience demographics. 

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of experience in media buying across TV, Cable, Print, OOH, and digital platforms.
• Highly organized and curious.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrates ownership for assigned channels and brand responsibilities.
• Proactive in communicating ongoing recommendations, optimizations, and new media opportunities; regularly suggests improvements to workflows and processes.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to sharing knowledge and best practices across the team.
• Deadline management, billing, and traffic experience.
• Ability to assess brand performance and optimize campaigns to drive measurable results.
• Proficiency in media buying platforms; experience with Strata is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive media plans that effectively reach target audiences and align with client objectives.
• Conduct research to identify relevant media channels, publications, stations, and outdoor locations that resonate with target demographics and geographic regions.
• Successfully negotiate rates, placements, and added value opportunities with media vendors to secure optimal media placements within budgetary constraints.
• Coordinate media placements and buys to ensure accurate implementation and adherence to campaign timelines.
• Manage media budgets effectively, tracking expenditures and reconciling invoices to ensure accurate billing and financial accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors, publishers, and industry partners to stay informed about media trends, negotiate favorable terms, and secure exclusive opportunities for clients.
• Prepare and present comprehensive campaign reporting, documenting clear performance metrics, and actionable insights to clients.