Job Description

About the Role: 

The Jr. Media Specialist will work closely with the Media Specialist/Supervisor and Associate Media Director to manage and execute media plans (i.e. TV, Radio, Print, Social, Digital, etc.), approvals, budgets, reporting and client billings.  The Jr. Media Specialist is responsible for executing integrated client media plans accurately and in a timely manner. This position is the main point of contact with all media partners and vendors.    

Essential Functions:  

• Media plan execution and management  

• Responsible for maintaining and updating media plans and flowcharts 

• Reviewing buy proposals with Supervisor and AMD, and creating insertion orders and broadcast orders in Strata or current media buying software 

• Assist with managing on-going makegoods and credits  

• Request media kits & rate cards from vendors 

• Assist with compiling specs from vendors for creative assets & developing a detailed “spec sheet” 

• Work with the account teams to ensure timely delivery of creative and traffic creative to vendors 

• Schedule vendor meetings 

• Liaise with implementation teams to ensure that deliverables align with overall plan strategies, timelines are met, and programs/results are coordinated and presented to client 

• Gather and assist in reviewing performance reports from vendors  

• Gather and organize estimated and final KPIs at the start and end of campaigns to assist in the development of campaign launch and recap presentations 

• Receive and reconcile all media invoices and resolve billing discrepancies 

Preferred Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field    

• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and analytical skills 

• Great written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficient with Excel, including building pivot tables 

• Ability to learn new software systems   

• Experience with OneDrive  

• Knowledge of Strata or Media Ocean, a plus  

• 1-3 years of experience in media planning and media buying  

• Prior use of paid social media and paid search platforms, a plus 

• Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team setting 

• Must be willing to work hybrid work schedule (Tuesday and Thursday in office and work from home the remainder of the week) 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this role.  

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