Senior TV Buyer

Bully Pulpit International•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Media Buyer to support its traditional linear TV practice. This role is for an individual who fully understands the fundamentals of the media landscape, can work in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to prioritize tasks. The position involves buying markets, trafficking, maintenance, and billing reconciliation. There is an opportunity to learn other facets of paid media and potentially grow into supervising linear TV accounts.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in traditional local TV broadcast buying.
Hands-on working knowledge of Freewheel Strata is preferred.
Familiarity with planning and buying tools such as comScore, SRDS, SQAD, and Extreme Reach.
Strong background in traditional broadcast buying is essential.

Nice To Haves

Network scatter buying knowledge is a plus.
Digital buying experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Estimate and complete buy schedules within the Freewheel Strata system, with experience in both rating and impression buying.
Handle ordering, maintenance, revisions, posting, and billing reconciliation within the Freewheel Strata system.
Aid in securing pre-logs and post-logs for campaigns to ensure delivery and accuracy.
Assist in the trafficking of local and network buys, ensuring all creative assets reach vendors on time.
Assist with monthly invoicing and financial reconciliation, serving as a point of contact for internal finance departments and external vendors.
Assist in communications with media vendors, including new vendor setups.
Assist in the preparation of post-campaign analyses to measure effectiveness against goals.