Overview: Broadbeam is looking for an organized and meticulous Junior Buyer.
Junior Buyers work closely with Buyers, Supervisors, and Account Management to ensure that various Video (TV, OTT) and Audio (terrestrial and digital radio, podcast) campaigns run smoothly.
Broadbeam focuses on paid media and measures the quantitative outcomes from media investment (this is not a position relating to earned media or content creation.) The Junior Buyer organizes all stages of the buying process from meeting on initial requests, to carrying out post analysis and reporting requests.
In general, the position has a set list of responsibilities daily, but it is common that the Junior Buyer would be asked to perform responsibilities ad hoc based on needs.
Responsibilities: Campaign managementExecute and manage media campaigns within clients’ parameters.Assist in media planning to meet campaign goals and negotiate with media vendorsAnalyze and optimize media campaigns to ensure KPI delivery with a senior buyer’s oversightCampaign Liaison to media vendor representatives:Responsible for sending broadcast orders and revisions and responding to station/network vendors’ needs in a timely manner.Contact media vendors for logs (airing times for TV and Radio advertisements) and pacing reports, and responsible for pre and post log entry.Handle traffic requestsBilling and accounting support:Handle credit requests and manage invoice discrepancies with accounting Qualifications: We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, hardworking professional with excellent communication and time management skills.
At least 1 year of related experience, preferably in a media industryBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is requiredDemonstrated strong project management skills and organization: ability to multi-task and work on several campaigns at once.Microsoft Excel proficiency (able to make pivot tables and write basic functions)Basic computer skills in MS Office, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Has a sense of urgency and pace to complete multiple assignments in a very fast-paced work environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).Highly dependable, meticulous attention to detail and follow through.
Successfully adapts to changing priorities and works well under pressure.