Media Buyer

Job summary

Negotiate, purchase, document, and manage assigned media campaigns, ensuring buys meet campaign parameters and brand objectives. Prepare buy reports and evaluations, track revisions and billing issues, coordinate with planning teams and media partners, and identify compensation or promotional opportunities.

Job details

Job Description Position Summary: The role of a Buyer, Investment is to prepare, negotiate and document the execution of client’s media buys within their buying group, as well as prepare or assist the Supervisor/Manager in preparing all written documentation for the Planner or Client (e.g.: pre-buy/post-buy reports, media evaluations/recommendations, and other pertinent documentation). This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media investment team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions. Responsibilities: Request submissions for upcoming campaigns from media partners. Develop a media schedule that satisfies campaign parameters and brand objectives. In partnership with the media planning team address market concerns, timing, and brand attribution. Negotiate media campaigns directly with sales representatives and purchase all assigned media to campaign parameters. Prepare and present pre-buy and post-buy reports. Upload media buys and track changes with a high level of accuracy. Responsible to assist on clearing billing discrepancies/queries Execute all relevant revisions to the media buy. Negotiate compensation as required. Ensure clear communication with the planning teams (e.g. involvement in briefs). Assist with evaluations or cost value analysis of sponsorships and integrations and make recommendations where appropriate. Explore promotional or value-added opportunities where applicable. Assist with the preparation of media point of views (POVs). Continue to proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape. Qualifications: Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application. Associate level of experience within the media industry with proven buying experience. Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career. Client service oriented. Professional learning agility, with a passion for continuous development. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Highly developed organizational skills with professional attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively. Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc. Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. Ability to negotiate effectively. Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners. Proficient with media research tools. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Expected Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as: • Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round. • A flexible hybrid work model that works for you. • A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone. • A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies. • The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge. Omnicom is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to canadatalent@mbww.com

What you’ll do

Negotiate, purchase, document, and manage assigned media campaigns, ensuring buys meet campaign parameters and brand objectives. Prepare buy reports and evaluations, track revisions and billing issues, coordinate with planning teams and media partners, and identify compensation or promotional opportunities.

Requirements

The role seeks associate-level media industry experience with proven buying experience; a marketing or advertising background is an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate negotiation, communication, organization, time management, collaboration, client service, media research tool proficiency, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Monthly Wellness Days
• Long Weekends
• Summer Fridays
• Meeting-Free Friday Afternoons
• Flexible Hybrid Work
• Formal Training
• Mental Health Training
• Inclusion Education
• Global Agency Network Opportunities
• Employee Community Groups

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Media Buying
• Media Planning
• Campaign Scheduling
• Negotiation
• Pre-Buy and Post-Buy Reporting
• Media Evaluation
• Cost-Value Analysis
• Billing Discrepancy Resolution
• Media Research Tools
• Microsoft Office
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Sales

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