Assistant Media Buyer

Position Summary

22squared is a full-service independent agency in the U.S. We believe the most effective way to grow brands is through advocacy. We apply it across all media for clients as diverse as Publix Super Markets, and Southeast Toyota Distributors.

A 22squared Integrated Investment Assistant is responsible for assisting Integrated Investment Buyers in a wide variety of tasks associated with the daily maintenance of the broadcast/ott/print/ooh schedules in a variety of markets and clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists buyers with sending and confirming station orders, approving and inputting makegoods and prepost/rerate process.
• Requesting and organizing pre logs.
• Ensures all billing is completed in a timely manner and monthly deadlines are followed.
• Proficient in the utilization of the media buying software, Excel, Power Point and Word, in order to prepare reports, enter make goods, match discrepancies, compile spreadsheets, assist in presentations and enter media buy information.
• Builds a positive rapport and attains a comfort level communicating with their buyer’s, sales representatives, and other departments including Finance and Media Planning.
• Follows training program established with buyers to learn the art of estimating, negotiating, buying and stewarding broadcast schedules.
• Shows a genuine interest in media and stays current with media trends.
• At director's option, begins placing ott/print/ooh/radio buys and small TV and cable systems with buyer/supervisor/director supervision and approval.
  
  

Required Experience, Education, Demonstrated Skills, And Abilities

• Educational Requirements
• Bachelors degree in advertising, marketing or related program
• Experience Required (Job and industry)
• Entry level position
• Able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills/proactively communicates
• Good presentation/organizational skills
• Team player, resourceful
• Computer and Other Skills
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Powerpoint/Keynote