Associate, Media Buyer (Local)

Canvas Worldwide•El Segundo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s. Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. The Associate Media buyer is an assistant to the Media Buyers on our local broadcast team. This is a great opportunity to get into media buying/planning. You’ll learn all about TV and Radio buying and negotiating, as well as critical skills for any media position.

Requirements

Sociable – frequent communication with outside vendors
Strong written and verbal skills, both by phone and email. Communication is key for this position.
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
Likes to have fun as well as work hard

Nice To Haves

College Graduate Preferred

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