Dentsu Aegis Network is hiring: Associate, National Audio Investment in New York
Dentsu Aegis Network, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
The Associate supports the National Audio Investment team in the execution and stewardship of media campaigns across network terrestrial radio, podcasting, and digital audio. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on exposure to day‑to‑day media buying operations, including campaign tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and coordination with internal teams and vendors.
The role includes structured training and mentorship to build foundational audio investment skills.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Execution & Stewardship
Assist in the RFP process by gathering proposals, pricing, and availability details
Pull market and audience research using ACT1 to support campaign planning and evaluation
Maintain buysheets and internal documentation; input approved buys into MediaOcean and issue IOs
Verify campaign details against contracts, including rates, impressions, units, and flighting
Update buys to reflect schedule or inventory changes and ensure all revisions are accurately captured
Manage added-value and makegood trackers
Monitor campaign pacing and delivery (planned vs. actual) and flag discrepancies to senior team members
Compile post‑campaign summaries and reporting data
Reconcile invoices and resolve billing discrepancies with vendors
Vendor & Internal Communication
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with vendor partners
Serve as the main contact for vendors on scheduling, programming updates, and creative needs
Coordinate with Planning, Traffic, and Creative teams to ensure timely asset delivery and cross‑team alignment
Troubleshoot spot or delivery issues with vendors and escalate when needed
Support the Finance team on billing needs and timely invoice processing
Prepare internal and client‑facing materials, including delivery recaps, meeting notes, and presentations
Marketplace & Industry Knowledge
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of audio industry trends, partner offerings, and emerging technologies
Participate in vendor meetings, industry presentations, and training sessions to deepen audio marketplace expertise
Stay current on marketplace shifts (programming changes, vendor updates, new platforms) and apply insights to daily work
Gain exposure to brand briefs and campaign objectives to understand how planning informs execution
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
0+ years of experience in media planning/buying, advertising or related internships
Strong analytical skills and proven ability to work with numbers, data and spreadsheets
Additional Information
The annual salary range for this position is $39,000‑45,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Location: New York
Brand: Carat
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
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In Summary: The Associate supports the National Audio Investment team in the execution and stewardship of media campaigns across network terrestrial radio, podcasting, and digital audio . This entry‑level role provides hands‑on exposure to day‑to‑day media buying operations . The role includes structured training and mentorship to build foundational audio investment skills .
En Español: Descripción del trabajo El asociado apoya al equipo Nacional de Inversión en Audio en la ejecución y administración de campañas mediáticas a través de radio terrestre, podcasting y audio digital. Este papel de nivel inicial proporciona exposición práctica a las operaciones diarias de compra de medios, incluido el seguimiento de la campaña, la reconciliación, los informes y la coordinación con equipos internos y proveedores. Las discrepancias reales) y de bandera a los miembros superiores del equipo Compila resúmenes post-campaña e información sobre la presentación de informes Reconciliar facturas y resolver las diferencias de facturación con proveedores Vendedor & Comunicación interna Construir y mantener relaciones sólidas y positivas con socios vendedores Servir como el principal contacto para los proveedores en materia de horarios, actualizaciones de programación y necesidades creativas Coordinar con equipos de planificación, tráfico y creación para garantizar la entrega oportuna de activos y alineación entre equipos Resolver problemas locales o de entrega con los vendedores y aumentar cuando sea necesario Apoyar al equipo financiero en las necesidades de facturación y procesamiento oportuno de facturas Preparar materiales internos y de cara al cliente, incluidos recopilaciones de entregas, notas audiográficas y presentaciones. La colocación dentro del rango salarial se basa en una variedad de factores, incluyendo experiencia relevante, conocimientos, habilidades y otros factores permitidos por la ley. Los beneficios disponibles con esta posición incluyen seguro médico, visión y odontológico Seguro de vida Aseguro de discapacidad a corto plazo y largo plazo 401k Tiempo libre flexible pagado Al menos 15 vacaciones remuneradas al año Permiso de enfermedad y seguro Permisión parental pagada Dentsu también cumple con las leyes estatales y locales aplicables sobre los beneficios de licencia para empleados, incluyendo pero no limitado a proporcionar tiempo libre de conformidad con la Ley de Familias Saludables y Lugares de Trabajo de Colorado, según sus planes y políticas. Para obtener más información acerca de los beneficios dentsu, visite www.dentsubenefits.com. Dentsu se compromete a proporcionar alojamiento razonable, entre otros, a personas con discapacidad y veteranos discapacitados. Si necesita un alojamiento debido a una incapacidad para buscar y solicitar una oportunidad de carrera con nosotros, envíe un correo electrónico a ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com haciendo clic en el enlace para informarnos sobre la naturaleza de su solicitud de alojamento e información de contacto. Estamos aquí: #J8-jffr1880lb
The Associate supports the National Audio Investment team in the execution and stewardship of media campaigns across network terrestrial radio, podcasting, and digital audio. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on exposure to day‑to‑day media buying operations, including campaign tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and coordination with internal teams and vendors.
The role includes structured training and mentorship to build foundational audio investment skills.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Execution & Stewardship
Assist in the RFP process by gathering proposals, pricing, and availability details
Pull market and audience research using ACT1 to support campaign planning and evaluation
Maintain buysheets and internal documentation; input approved buys into MediaOcean and issue IOs
Verify campaign details against contracts, including rates, impressions, units, and flighting
Update buys to reflect schedule or inventory changes and ensure all revisions are accurately captured
Manage added-value and makegood trackers
Monitor campaign pacing and delivery (planned vs. actual) and flag discrepancies to senior team members
Compile post‑campaign summaries and reporting data
Reconcile invoices and resolve billing discrepancies with vendors
Vendor & Internal Communication
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with vendor partners
Serve as the main contact for vendors on scheduling, programming updates, and creative needs
Coordinate with Planning, Traffic, and Creative teams to ensure timely asset delivery and cross‑team alignment
Troubleshoot spot or delivery issues with vendors and escalate when needed
Support the Finance team on billing needs and timely invoice processing
Prepare internal and client‑facing materials, including delivery recaps, meeting notes, and presentations
Marketplace & Industry Knowledge
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of audio industry trends, partner offerings, and emerging technologies
Participate in vendor meetings, industry presentations, and training sessions to deepen audio marketplace expertise
Stay current on marketplace shifts (programming changes, vendor updates, new platforms) and apply insights to daily work
Gain exposure to brand briefs and campaign objectives to understand how planning informs execution
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
0+ years of experience in media planning/buying, advertising or related internships
Strong analytical skills and proven ability to work with numbers, data and spreadsheets
Additional Information
The annual salary range for this position is $39,000‑45,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Location: New York
Brand: Carat
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Associate supports the National Audio Investment team in the execution and stewardship of media campaigns across network terrestrial radio, podcasting, and digital audio . This entry‑level role provides hands‑on exposure to day‑to‑day media buying operations . The role includes structured training and mentorship to build foundational audio investment skills .
En Español: Descripción del trabajo El asociado apoya al equipo Nacional de Inversión en Audio en la ejecución y administración de campañas mediáticas a través de radio terrestre, podcasting y audio digital. Este papel de nivel inicial proporciona exposición práctica a las operaciones diarias de compra de medios, incluido el seguimiento de la campaña, la reconciliación, los informes y la coordinación con equipos internos y proveedores. Las discrepancias reales) y de bandera a los miembros superiores del equipo Compila resúmenes post-campaña e información sobre la presentación de informes Reconciliar facturas y resolver las diferencias de facturación con proveedores Vendedor & Comunicación interna Construir y mantener relaciones sólidas y positivas con socios vendedores Servir como el principal contacto para los proveedores en materia de horarios, actualizaciones de programación y necesidades creativas Coordinar con equipos de planificación, tráfico y creación para garantizar la entrega oportuna de activos y alineación entre equipos Resolver problemas locales o de entrega con los vendedores y aumentar cuando sea necesario Apoyar al equipo financiero en las necesidades de facturación y procesamiento oportuno de facturas Preparar materiales internos y de cara al cliente, incluidos recopilaciones de entregas, notas audiográficas y presentaciones. La colocación dentro del rango salarial se basa en una variedad de factores, incluyendo experiencia relevante, conocimientos, habilidades y otros factores permitidos por la ley. Los beneficios disponibles con esta posición incluyen seguro médico, visión y odontológico Seguro de vida Aseguro de discapacidad a corto plazo y largo plazo 401k Tiempo libre flexible pagado Al menos 15 vacaciones remuneradas al año Permiso de enfermedad y seguro Permisión parental pagada Dentsu también cumple con las leyes estatales y locales aplicables sobre los beneficios de licencia para empleados, incluyendo pero no limitado a proporcionar tiempo libre de conformidad con la Ley de Familias Saludables y Lugares de Trabajo de Colorado, según sus planes y políticas. Para obtener más información acerca de los beneficios dentsu, visite www.dentsubenefits.com. Dentsu se compromete a proporcionar alojamiento razonable, entre otros, a personas con discapacidad y veteranos discapacitados. Si necesita un alojamiento debido a una incapacidad para buscar y solicitar una oportunidad de carrera con nosotros, envíe un correo electrónico a ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com haciendo clic en el enlace para informarnos sobre la naturaleza de su solicitud de alojamento e información de contacto. Estamos aquí: #J8-jffr1880lb