Media Assistant, National Video

Active Media Services•Pearl River, NY

7d•$46,000

About The Position

This position assists in up keeping, updating and maintaining all accounts from inception to completion. The Media Assistant works closely with buyers, networks and advertising agencies/clients to aid in the execution and maintenance of media placements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in Excel and Word is required.

Nice To Haves

Up to one year related experience and/or training is preferred.
Proficiency in Media software a plus e.g., Spectra OX (MediaBank).
Proficiency in PowerPoint, a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists with placement of media schedules, provides network traffic requirements to the client/agency through email.
Follows up with the networks via telephone or email prior to airing in order to ensure that all traffic materials have been issued to the network.
Obtains flowcharts/contracts from the networks to ensure all inventory will air in accordance with the client's media specifications.
Enters the schedules into the National computer system.
Forwards schedule to client and distributes internal copies.
Performs daily maintenance of designated accounts including network program changes, pre-emptions and weekly inventory moves.
Obtains and checks all pre and post logs.
Provides weekly post projections on assigned accounts.
Reconciles network invoices for designated accounts.
Ensures that all commercials aired as originally scheduled.
Ensures free air time (makegoods) are issued when commercials do not air correctly.
Provides buyer and client with updated schedules at the end of each billing cycle.
Creates final post analysis detailing overall media campaign, including total units aired and network delivery results by creating spreadsheets and through network correspondence.