Media Assistant, Local Media

Active International • Pearl River, NY

40d • $46,000

About The Position

This position's primary role is to assist Media Buyers in the Local Media groups (Spot TV, Spot Radio and Unwired) in the maintenance of advertisements from inception to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required
• Up to 1 year of related experience required, preferably in a media-related or administrative capacity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, required

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Outlook or similar email and task manager application preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare paperwork to follow new orders to stations, including traffic instructions, letter of liability or credit requests as needed.
• Confirm receipt of orders, collect contracts from stations and/or station representatives. Checks contracts for accuracy.
• Enter make good adjustments and preemptions into the media stewardship system after Buyer approval.
• Collect pre- and post-logs by deadline ensuring log times are entered into the media stewardship system and reports are pulled correctly. Follow up on any discrepancies by checking log times against orders.
• Review various reports and proofs for accuracy, i.e., profit and loss and spot separation reports.
• Trouble shoot and resolve billing discrepancies and Invoice Matching Reports (IMRs).
• Develop productive relationships throughout Active and with external station representatives.
• Assist and participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Benefits

• AMS offers a very competitive benefits package inclusive of medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off, community engagement opportunities, great colleagues, and great learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees