Senior Broadcast Buyer

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• Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

Hybrid Work

We see the office as a place to come together and do extraordinary things. Everyone local to our Minneapolis and Philadelphia offices are expected to work from the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week.

Due to new business growth we are seeking two Senior Broadcast Media Buyers.

The Senior Broadcast Media Buyer negotiates and implements broadcast buys enters information into tracking system maintains contracts and performs post-analysis. This will also include internal collaboration presentation to clients and maintaining positive industry relationships. Senior Broadcast Buyer will support Broadcast Manager on platform level initiatives and media negotiations. This role is responsible for keeping teams / department abreast of developments in broadcast industry.

Day to day responsibilities for the Sr Broadcast Buyer include but are not limited to :

Local broadcast negotiations

Understands principles of local radio and television negotiations

Experience developing market expertise in large and small DMAs

Cultivates relationships with vendors and other outside entities

Understands client objectives resources and pros / cons of approaches to address them

Works closely with media strategy team on broadcast planning rates

Fulfills role on team seamlessly working with accuracy and urgency

Demonstrates initiative to understand master and implement innovative ideas

Cross Platform Stewardship

Maintains buying activity on Media Ocean OX

Evaluates and accepts makegoods

Reconciles monthly invoices

Team player

Maintains a professional can-do attitude at all times

Demonstrates initiative and ability to take direction

Maintains effective communication responding quickly and accurately

Required Skills : 1. Education :

A bachelors degree in marketing advertising or a closely-related field.

2. Skills and Experience :

3-4 years minimum in media department current title Buyer or greater.

Experience with broadcast media buying (national and local).

Experience managing multiple clients working with multiple departmental teams

Experience with other (Digital) video formats FEP OTT VOD etc. preferred

Experience with brand DRTV and other buying forms a plus

Proven passion drive and active knowledge for new and emerging media

3. Competencies (characteristics and work style) :

Strong collaboration skills

Authentic team player elevating team before self

Active listener

Results-oriented with a commitment to accountability

Adaptable to change

Approachable

Strong time management skills

The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to budget relevant experience qualifications and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.

Salary Range : $ annually

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,ERP Systems,negotiation,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 65000 - 75000