True Independent Holdings is hiring: Media Buyer, Spot Activation in Kansas City

True Media is seeking a Media Buyer, Spot Activation for open positions in Kansas City, MO; Columbia, MO; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN. The role is hybrid: three days in the office, two days working from home.

Responsibilities

• Participate in media planning/buying discussions relative to assigned client portfolio and channels. Develop and execute each client's tactical media plan within relevant channels and subsequent execution and delivery.
• Understand measurement strategies developed by the Client Strategy team and effectively demonstrate how those are interpreted in tactical media evaluation and campaign setup.
• Research and compile data to identify desired tactics for media vehicles, including measurability, targetability, scale, and efficiency. Develop agency points of view on specialty channels for internal or external communications.
• Negotiate best possible rates that will deliver planned exposure and secure relevant added value for all clients.
• Coordinate troubleshooting with appropriate departments and teams.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships, forming partnerships and seeking innovative approaches or opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of professional work experience in media planning and buying.
• Strong understanding of media fundamentals including media math, reach/frequency, consumer/market research, plan development, analytics, and measurement strategies laddering to business goals.
• Effective communication with supervisors, senior strategists and team leads regarding tactical strategies, ad specifications and campaign delivery requirements.
• Ability to analyze metrics from campaigns and provide insightful and constructive observations or recommendations to internal teams and clients.
• Proficient with media tools and systems, including Advantage, Strata, eTelmar, Scarborough, Simmons, Media Audit, Nielsen, Comscore, among others.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university, preferably in advertising, marketing or communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a growing company and the next success story.
• Amazing opportunities for career development.
• Recognition programs.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Hybrid work options: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
• Fun and collaborative work environment.
• Casual dress code.
• Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support.
• Robust paid time off program that increases with years of employment.
• Paid holidays, including agency closing on Christmas Eve – New Years Day.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption paid time off, plus a voluntary paid leave bank.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level | Employment Type: Full‑time