Associate Media Buyer, National Investment (Auto)

Canvas Worldwide•New York, NY

73d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Buyer is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Video Media schedules. As an Associate Buyer, you will receive hands-on training that will prepare you for a career in multimedia buying. You will learn the tools, terminology, and decision-making needed to be successful in planning and managing media investments. You will develop a complete understanding of "the life of a commercial unit" (i.e., buying, tracking, billing, and posting), and are expected to establish strong relationships with both the outside vendors and the internal teams to ensure that all media buys are well-executed.

Requirements

Basic computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Solution-oriented and able to multi-task
Collaborative team player who can work independently and as part of a matrix structure
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present in a clear and actionable way
Strong attention to detail & excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Current or previous internship within media / marketing services company a plus
Strong interest in media strategy / marketing communication
Passionate about generating groundbreaking ideas and infusing our team with a fresh perspective to drive creativity
Positive attitude and energy – good vibes only!

Responsibilities

Train and master all investment systems and tools of buying
Work with managers to develop buying and negotiation skills
Develop a working knowledge of your client’s goals, guidelines and strategies
Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by managers
Deliver post-buy reports to clients with the support of managers
Stay current with all department tools and research, and work with managers to apply to stewardship and planning
Perform basic buying and stewardship functions as instructed by managers
Provide admin/systems support to the buying teams under assigned clients and agency at large
Maintain good relationships with network partners which will allow you to perform your responsibilities in an efficient manner