Associate Media Buyer - Local
1w1 week agoCanvas Worldwide
El Segundo, US · Full-time · $48,000 – $48,000
About this role
Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, we provide creative solutions for brands like Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s. The Associate Media Buyer assists Media Buyers on the local broadcast team.
This role offers hands-on entry into TV and Radio buying, negotiating and planning. You'll provide admin support, handle station availabilities and perform basic buying functions. Expect to order, monitor buys and resolve billing discrepancies under buyer guidance.
Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside comfort zones. We outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion while offering continuous training and workshops. The team thrives in a positive workplace with social events and wellness perks.
Receive training in buying systems, tools and reports to build proficiency. Work closely with buyers to learn negotiation skills for a media buying career. Gain critical skills through stewardship, makegoods and market-specific tasks.
Requirements
- College graduate preferred
- Sociable with frequent communication with outside vendors
- Strong written and verbal skills by phone and email
- Detail oriented with strong attention to follow through
- Ability to multi-task
- Familiar with data entry
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
- Capable of working independently and as a flexible team player
Responsibilities
- Provide admin support to buying teams under assigned clients and markets
- Develop working knowledge of client’s goals, guidelines, and strategies
- Call, obtain and upload station availabilities for assigned markets
- Perform basic buying functions as instructed by buyers
- Order and monitor all confirmed approved media buys
- Review and maintain approved makegoods and input into buy system
- Review billing discrepancies with buyers and resolve in a timely manner
- Work with buyers to learn buying and negotiation skills
Benefits
- $48,000 base salary, determined by experience and qualifications
- Generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits
- Disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching
- Up to 14 holidays per year, “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO
- Employee social and wellness events, DEI Council
- Auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance
- In-office amenities including fresh kombucha and in-house barista
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