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.
Named “Most Innovative Agency” by Campaign US, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency that provides ingenious solutions for brands looking to challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Starz 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 Role
As an assistant media buyer your role is to support the media buying team in the buying execution, and optimization of advertising campaigns across Tv, Radio and streaming media channels. The Associate Media buyer functions as assistant to the Media Buyers in our local broadcast team. This is a terrific opportunity to get into media buying/planning. You will learn all about TV and Radio buying estimating and negotiating; these are critical skills in any media position.
Key Duties & 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.
· Establish and maintain relationships with media vendors and their assistants.
· 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.
· Support in tracking the performance of media campaigns.
· Review with buyers all billing discrepancies and resolve them 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 firsthand training that will prepare you for a career in media buying.
Qualifications:
· College Graduate preferred, will consider graduate of two-year junior college.
· Sociable and outgoing – there is lots communication with outside vendors.
· Strong written and verbal skills but likes to communicate in person or on the phone as well – not just through emails.
· Detail oriented with strong attention to follow through.
· Strong computer skills – know or ability to learn Excel, Power Point
· Interest in working with numbers and basic math.
· Ability to be flexible and a collaborator - Likes to have fun as well as work hard and work some overtime.