Job Description
OVERVIEW: Negotiate, purchase, maintain, and steward National Video media buys, linear and digital
ROLE OBJECTIVES:
· Oversee, train and mentor Assistant Negotiators
· Mentor media trainees within the group
· Negotiate and purchase National Video scatter/upfront activity
· Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
· Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics
· Steward media schedules adhering to each client’s buying guidelines
· Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
· Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing
· Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for under delivery
· Contribute to post-analysis reports
· Meet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelines
· Communicate regularly with salespeople and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewarded
· Advise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptions
· Assist in development of cost per points, competitive checks and group projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
· Agency experience highly preferred
· 1+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment
· Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video
· Strong negotiating and presenting skills
· Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
· Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferred
Additional Information
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