Associate, Local Media Buyer (TV/Radio)

Canvas Worldwide • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Canvas Worldwide is seeking an Associate Media Buyer to join their local broadcast team. This role serves as an assistant to Media Buyers, offering a valuable opportunity to learn the fundamentals of media buying and planning, specifically in TV and Radio. The position involves developing a working knowledge of client goals, guidelines, and strategies, and gaining proficiency in buying systems and tools. It's an excellent entry point for a career in media buying and planning.

Requirements

• College Graduate Preferred (Bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
• Sociable – frequent communication with outside vendors
• Strong written and verbal skills, both by phone and email.
• Detail oriented with strong attention to follow through
• Ability to multi-task
• Familiar with data entry
• Computer proficient
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
• Capable of working independently
• Ability to be flexible and a team player

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the buying teams under assigned clients and markets
• Develop a working knowledge of client’s goals, guidelines, and strategies
• Training in the systems and tools of buying
• Become proficient in the pre-buy program and reports
• Call, obtain and upload station availabilities for group’s assigned markets
• Perform basic buying functions as instructed by your buyers
• Prepare stewardship of all buys and stay current with all department tools and research
• Order and monitor all confirm approved media buys
• Review and maintain approved makegoods and input into buy system
• Review with buyers all billing discrepancies and resolve in a timely manner
• Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by buyer or Supervisor
• Work with buyers to learn buying and negotiation skills - receive hands on training that will prepare you for a career in media buying

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.
• Employee social and wellness events
• DEI Council
• Auto purchase rebate program
• Monthly wellness allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree