Senior Media Buyer - Local Investment Group

Job Description:
Senior Media Buyer

Starcom Local Investment Group



Starcom Worldwide is currently looking for a Senior Media Buyer for its Local Investment Group. This position is responsible for executing Spot TV, Cable and Radio buys in a timely manner taking care to effectively deliver the necessary goals passed down from the client and planning teams. This function demands individuals who can manage multiple projects, exercise sound business judgment and positively represent the agency to outside vendors and stations. This position may include client contact and presentation skills at quarterly client meetings.



Required Skills, Experience and Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

5+ years of buying or related experience and have purchased a top 20 market

Demonstrate expertise in technical and negotiating skills as they relate to the spot buying process

Develop/maintain positive relationships with outside suppliers and stations

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize projects and deliver projects on time

Possess ability to train others in stewardship functions as well as buying process

Maintain a service-oriented mindset

Keep current in field of expertise

Take a proactive role toward assignments and openly communicate problems with a suggested solution

Demonstrate ability to be a team player. Exhibit commitment to job function, ownership/accountability of tasks, and an open mind to new projects/duties.

Understand and practice Starcom Business Ethics as they apply to relationships with outside suppliers and conflicts of interest

Accountable to Broadcast Managers for their respective assignments, projects and requests

Strong communication and presentation skills

Properly manage winners and losers in a negotiation



Required Tasks

Flawless market execution from projection, negotiation, stewardship, reporting and posting

Negotiate added value and sponsorship opportunities including solicitation from vendors, analysis of value and proper documentation to Management Team

Be proactive in suggesting solutions to Management and Client when necessary

Demonstrate technical aptitude and proficiency in all computer software that applies to job function

Oversee discrepancy resolutions and insure timely payment

Provide Management Team with market conditions/changes. Offer solutions to market problems as early as possible in negotiation process.

Assist Management Team with training. Share insights and learnings to insure Starcom buying team stays ahead of the competition.

Steward buys, paying careful attention to overnights, weeklies, LPMs, and current NSI books

Effectively and proactively manage posting process. Carefully analyze schedule to determine poor rotations, missed spots, outside viewership, station contests etc.

Accurately prepare necessary paperwork: cost requests, competitive reports, merchandising, posts

Write marketplace POVs

Stay ahead of the curve on new technologies

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Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

This company may offer relocation assistance.