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Bully Pulpit International is hiring: Senior Media Buyer, TV in Washington

Bully Pulpit International, Washington, DC, United States


Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We combine expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for American and European clients.

The Impact You Will Make We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Media Buyer to support our TV practice. You will handle the heavy lifting of trafficking and maintenance while transitioning into active negotiation and buying as you grow with the team.

In this position you will support the execution and management of paid media campaigns across numerous clients on the Paid Media team. You’ll work closely with a team of Media Buyers and coordinate across Client Services, Media Planning, and Analytics to execute successful campaigns.

Starting Salary: $58,000 - $65,000

Expectation to work from one of our offices (Chicago, DC, NYC, SF, LA) at least 3 days a week

What The Day-to-Day Looks Like

Buying Support: Assist with entry, maintenance, and revision of media buys within the Freewheel Strata system

Stewardship: Compile pre-logs and post-logs for campaigns to ensure delivery and accuracy

Trafficking: Manage the trafficking of local and network buys, ensuring all creative assets reach vendors on time

Billing: Assist the media team with monthly invoicing and financial reconciliation, acting as a point of contact for internal finance departments and external vendors to streamline the billing cycle

General Support: Assist the team with requests from internal planning and client services

Vendor Relations: Assist in communications with media vendors, including managing new vendor setups

What You Bring

2‑3+ years of experience in local broadcast, radio, or cable buying; network buying knowledge a plus

Hands‑on working knowledge of Freewheel Strata preferred

Familiarity with planning and buying tools such as comScore, SRDS, SQAD, and Extreme Reach

Benefits BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%; generous time off for vacation; a $50 monthly phone reimbursement; unlimited sick time; and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging.

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