Media Buyer Job at O.H. Partners in Phoenix

The Media Buyer/Planner is responsible for the planning, negotiation, and placement of all media for assigned clients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Meets with media representatives and analyzes proposals and packages for broadcast, outdoor, digital and print advertising.

Responsible for the planning, negotiation, and placement of all media for assigned clients.

Gathers, organizes and presents competitive research and spending data, as requested.

Determines television programs, radio stations, OOH locations and publications for print to use for all buys; will also include some digital.

General knowledge of digital media with the ability to place and maintain smaller digital campaigns.

Capable of independently developing basic media plans and managing smaller budgets.

Processes changes on media buys for all assigned accounts.

Works with Account Executives on media questions and overflow of accounts.

Processes necessary paperwork for all media buys.

Acts as the liaison between media vendors and the agency.

Works with Media Director and Media Supervisor on budget planning.

Attends individual media presentations and/or industry presentations to keep current with industry changes.

Keeps all media files relating to specific clients.

Ensures that all campaigns are running as planned, on budget, and with the proper creative message.

Manages digital billings including maintaining buys, invoices and billing through Advantage.

Resolves discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.

Orders and confirms media buys in Advantage.

Promptly communicates interdepartmentally.

Provides weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly reporting as needed by the client.

Manages job allocation and time management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Can effectively present media plans and results to clients.

Works closely with the Client Services team on media questions and flow of accounts.

Proficiency with MacOS, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Comfortable with public speaking and presentation.

Positive outlook and team player mentality.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum of two years media buying experience.

Experience in STRATA and Advantage preferred.

Experience placing media on Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram preferred.

Next Role Progression:

Senior Planner Buyer, Media

Working Conditions:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Typically working in an office with occasionally working outdoors on location at client sites.

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In Summary: The Media Buyer/Planner is responsible for the planning, negotiation, and placement of all media for assigned clients . Gathers, organizes and presents competitive research and spending data, as requested . Attends individual media presentations and/or industry presentations to keep current with industry changes .

En Español: El comprador/planificador de medios es responsable de la planificación, negociación y colocación de todos los medios para los clientes asignados. Duties/Responsabilidades: Se reúne con representantes de los medios de comunicación y analiza propuestas y paquetes para la difusión, publicidad al aire libre, digital e impreso. Responsable de la planeación, negociación y ubicación de todo el medio para los usuarios designados. Recolecta, organiza y presenta datos competitivos de investigación y gasto, según se solicite. Determina programas de televisión, estaciones de radio, lugares OOH y publicaciones para uso en impresión para todas las compras; también incluirá algunos digitales. Conocimiento general de medios digitales con capacidad para colocar y mantener campañas digitales más pequeñas. Capaz de desarrollar independientemente planes básicas de media y administrar presupuestos menores. Procesos creativos sobre compras de medios para toda cuenta asignada. Las habilidades requeridas: excelentes habilidades de comunicación organizativa, verbal y escrita. Puede presentar eficazmente planes y resultados de medios a los clientes. Trabaja en estrecha colaboración con el equipo de Servicios al Cliente sobre preguntas mediáticas y flujo de cuentas. Proficiencia con MacOS, Excel, Word y PowerPoint. Comfortable con las páginas de discursos públicos y presentaciones. Perspectivas positivas y mentalidad del jugador de equipo. Educación y experiencia: Licenciatura en Publicidad, Marketing, Administración de Empresas o campo relacionado. Mínimo de dos años de experiencia en compra de medios. Experiencia avanzada en STRATA y publicidad preferida.