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Media Buyer

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Overview

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Salary$/annum

Job Location- United StatesMinnesotaMinneapolis

Job TypePermanent

Posted05 November 2024

Media Buyer - Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits - Bloomington, Minnesota

The Role

Are you experienced in planning and buying media across TV, radio and print? Have you successfully used CoreMedia to plan and execute campaigns that deliver outstanding results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a Minneapolis-based marketing and media agency, looking to appoint an experienced and driven Media Buyer to our growing team.

You will be involved in the entire media buying process for our clients, from initial planning to final execution. You will work closely with our internal teams to ensure media plans deliver the best possible return on investment for our clients.

This role offers fantastic opportunities for professional growth, as it's part of the fastest-growing segment of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

Media Strategy and PlanningCollaborate with our Planning & Analytics Team to research and develop efficient media plans that will deliver ROI and results for our clients.Stay up to date on media trends and platforms in the ever-changing media landscape to provide insights and opportunities to clients.Seek out unique opportunities (e.g., fire sales, packages, etc.) for clients.Provide ongoing campaign optimization against client goals and budgets.Media Buying and Negotiation

Compare and negotiate rates with networks and stations to deliver the most efficient media buys.Execute the buy and manage the media reconciliation process.Manage the traffic process, ensuring that the correct spots are airing on each media outlet.Relationship Management

Build trust and foster long-term relationships through consistent communication with networks, stations, and publications.Work closely with the account team to provide insights into media availability and performance.Plan and conduct periodic market trips to visit key media partners in person.Data Management & Reporting

Enter, organize, and manage orders and airings data.Use internal databases (CRM, buying) to manage contact information and enter notes regarding the status of relationship for each media contact.Internal Support

Work with the account and finance teams to approve invoices and ensure media spend is reconciled correctly.Help build and enhance media capabilities and internal processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.The Company

Viden is a Minneapolis-based marketing and media agency that is changing the way marketers think about their agency relationships. We work closely with advertisers and media outlets across the country to help our clients acquire new customers and generate new revenue streams.

The Benefits

Competitive salaryGenerous bonus programCompany subsidized health insurance planRetirement plan with company matchCompany provided life insuranceProfit sharing programGenerous PTO plus paid company holidaysSummer Fridays (discretionary)Free parking (494 & France Avenue)Working with a large variety of prospects and clients from multiple industriesExperience working within a fast-paced marketing agency settingSkyrocketing potential for learning, growth, and upward mobilityCompany sponsored eventsThe Person

Minimum two years of media buying or planning across linear TV (national and local), streaming TV, radio, or print for national and/or local clients.Experience using the CoreMedia (now part of Simpli.fi) planning software.Proven history and track record of success in media buying or planning, with a strong understanding of campaign execution and performance.Proficient in Excel.Data driven and analytical, with the ability to evaluate campaign metrics and optimize performance to meet client goals.Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing media campaigns and performance tracking.Strong cultural fit is valued as equally important as technical skills.Must be able to work in person at Minneapolis-based office.

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