Join our forward-thinking team of outgoing, fun marketers at Momentum Marketing. We’re seeking an energetic, client-focused Media Buyer to join our Charleston-based professional team. The ideal candidate will have experience with developing and placing creative media plans that support client business objectives in multiple local markets across the USA. This individual will have already demonstrated the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and still meet all deadlines.
We’re looking for a team-player who has the desire to learn and advance his/her media career by gaining more responsibility and greater client contact in a smaller, more boutique agency. If you love a challenge, can think of your feet, are determined to grow your career and you’re tenacious, dedicated and assertive – this is your dream career move. Advancement and growth opportunities abound.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in buying television and/or radio. Familiarity with buying software such as Strata, SmartPlus or TvScan/TapScan is strongly preferred. Experience working in a small advertising agency is a plus. Proficiency with MS-Word and Excel is required.
Send us a thoughtful cover letter along with a résumé to Gillian Mechling via email at gillian@momentumresults.com.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Leveraging available media research to improve buying strategies
- Maximize media budgets
- Aggressively negotiating rates
- Evaluating new media opportunities
- Identifying or creating value-added packages to improve client media plans
- Placing broadcast, outdoor and print media buys
- Approving invoices, reconciling discrepancies and posting buys, as appropriate
- Leading on-going communication with clients and team members
- Tracking budgets and results
Competitive salary based on experience, EOE.