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Assistant Media Buyer

Marketing Performance Group

Assistant Media Buyer

Boca Raton, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    THE POSITION: ASSISTANT MEDIA BUYER

    We're looking for a real "go-getter" to join our Team as an Assistant Media Buyer on one of our large media accounts. The Assistant Media Buyer works with our Media Buyers and Account Supervisors on media research, rate negotiation, media placement, invoice reconciliation, analysis, and more. The AMB is exposed to all aspects of media planning, negotiating, buying and tracking/measuring our clients' media buys with the objective of their gaining the necessary skills and experience to become a Media Buyer of Account Executive. THIS POSTING IS FOR A POSITION LOCATED IN OUR BOCA RATON, FL OFFICE. CANDIDATES LIVING FARTHER THAN A 45-60 MINUTES DRIVE FROM OUR OFFICE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ANY CANDIDATE OPEN TO RELOCATING WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF OUR OFFICE MUST DO SO BEFORE THE START OF EMPLOYMENT. WE DO NOT EMPLOY FREE-LANCERS OR CONSULTANTS WORKING IN A VIRTUAL OFFICE SITUATION.

     

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

    • Utilizing buying software to create, optimize and manage media plans
    • Working with Media Buyers to assist in maximizing client media budgets
    • Tracking and placing broadcast media plans
    • Evaluating new media opportunities and writing POV's for clients on potential opportunities
    • Approving invoices and reconciling discrepancies
    • Participating in on-going communication with clients
    • Tracking results
    • Identifying or creating value-added packages to improve client plans

    The ideal candidate has exhibited an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing. They are a recent college graduate who studied business, advertising, communications or a related field and/or has a couple of years of real-world experience in marketing. The person we’re looking for is bright, analytical, energetic, self-motivated, and is anxious to learn. They should be comfortable working in a team environment and have demonstrated the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and still meet all deadlines.

    Candidates must have a Bachelors degree and be proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Previous advertising or media-related positions or internships are a strong plus!

    Company Description

    The Marketing Performance Group is a dynamic and entrepreneurial marketing and media management agency, working with clients across the US. Our office is located in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 1987, MPG was established to meet the needs of companies seeking the superior media planning and buying services traditionally available to only the largest of advertising clients. Since its founding, MPG has placed hundreds of millions of dollars in advertising --- on a local, regional and national basis. Our media buying expertise covers both traditional media (print, television, radio, away-from-home), as well as interactive media (search marketing, mobile, email, social media, etc.). MPG clients, both past and present, span a wide range of industries --- from retail to casino gaming and from financial services to durable medical equipment. In our thirtieth year of operations, our focus at MPG remains on helping our clients identify more effective and efficient ways to deliver their advertising message to their target customers and thereby improve the return on their advertising investment. Marketing Performance Group offers excellent company benefits, including competitive salary, major medical, 401-K and a profit-sharing plan.