Media Buyer

Eicoff•Chicago, IL

3d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Media Buyer will plan, negotiate, buy, analyze, and optimize Broadcast and Digital Media. The buyer will handle buying national and local video negotiations, planning and maintenance of multiple accounts. Applicants should be prepared to work on a hybrid basis with a minimum expectation of three days per week in the office.

Requirements

Broadcast media buying/planning experience (minimum 3 years) for national and/or local clients in similar applicable position.
Proficient with CoreBuy, Core DR, and Tableau
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Willingness to learn new platforms, technologies, and attribution modeling.
Ability to interact with upper-level management and clients.
Solid writing and excellent presentation skills.
Should be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Be enthusiastic and display proactive thinking.

Nice To Haves

Some analytical media planning and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate spot and national buys in the scatter marketplace and on an annual/quarterly basis.
Performing various calculations to determine projected response levels, call volumes and audience delivery.
Conferring with the other members of the media team to meet client marketing goals and objectives.
Constructing post-buy analyses to determine actual delivery of the schedule - from both a Direct Response and Awareness basis.
Inputting and maintaining daily/weekly schedules.
Extensive client communication and reporting responsibilities on a weekly basis will be required.
Handling billing discrepancies with vendors.
Develop media plans through CPP/CPM analysis, analysis of qualitative data and historical performance resulting in the development of planning flowcharts and recommendations.
Develop, execute, and manage added value programs.
Maintain client flowcharts with account team regarding media deliverables.
Manage monthly billing (reporting and resolution) with accounting team.
Conduct post analysis.
Ongoing media planning and analysis of campaign results.