Associate, Local Media Buyer (TV/Radio)

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Associate Media buyer is an assistant to the Media Buyers on our local broadcast team. This is a great opportunity to get into media buying/planning. You’ll learn all about TV and Radio buying and negotiating, as well as critical skills for any media position.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the buying teams under assigned clients and markets
• Develop a working knowledge of client’s goals, guidelines, and strategies
• Training in the systems and tools of buying
• Become proficient in the pre-buy program and reports
• Call, obtain and upload station availabilities for group’s assigned markets
• Perform basic buying functions as instructed by your buyers
• Prepare stewardship of all buys and stay current with all department tools and research
• Order and monitor all confirm approved media buys
• Review and maintain approved makegoods and input into buy system
• Review with buyers all billing discrepancies and resolve in a timely manner
• Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by buyer or Supervisor
• Work with buyers to learn buying and negotiation skills - receive hands on training that will prepare you for a career in media buying

Qualifications

• College Graduate Preferred (Bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
• Sociable – frequent communication with outside vendors
• Strong written and verbal skills, both by phone and email. Communication is key for this position.
• Detail oriented with strong attention to follow through
• Ability to multi-task
• Familiar with data entry
• Computer proficient
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)Capable of working independently
• Ability to be flexible and a team player