Senior Audio Buyer, Investments

Business Overview

Mediahub is one of the three major global media agencies within IPG Mediabrands with over 1000+ employees worldwide. We are an award-winning agency built for brands who are challenging and disrupting the status quo. Our organization is focused on challenging all facets of media in an environment of rapid change in order to maximize our clients’ investments. We are challenging key fundamentals in the areas of audience creation, purpose, creativity and digital platforms.

Named Media Agency of the Year by Adweek, Ad Age, and Campaign, Mediahub is powered by the buying and intelligence power of Magna Global and the data backbone of Acxiom.

Position Overview

The Senior Media Buyer is responsible for negotiation and placement of all media for existing clients. As a Senior Buyer, this role is responsible for all audio negotiations and account maintenance, inclusive of network and satellite radio, streaming, and podcasting. The Senior Buyer will be assigned specific clients and be part of a team that manages the account from the start of negotiations to final campaign wrap up. The Senior Buyer will help mentor assistants and buyers. This candidate must be a creative thinker, incorporating the latest media trends and innovations. Candidate should exhibit a can-do attitude to tackle all assignments; be a creative problem solver that participates and takes interest in the agency, the industry and the success of our clients. The Senior Buyer will learn to work effectively with clients and closely with our planning group in developing strategies and customized enhancements. It's imperative that this candidate follows technology and creative work to stay on top of pertinent information and trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the national buying process including the development of branded content, detailed audience tracking, strategic negotiations, and tactical scheduling.
• Must deal effectively with clients and work closely with our planning group in developing strategies and customized enhancements, as is the ability to utilize multiple buying software programs.
• Execution of network and satellite radio, streaming audio, and podcasting buys
• Understands how to determine best KPI for client objectives and main metrics to evaluate for best KPI return. Can successfully pull in past or projected campaign metrics to support media recommendation
• Creative right brain thinker with a keen business sense. Ability to train and supervise the younger members of the team.
• Forms strong relationships with media vendors and clients.
• Tracks media expenditures in Mediahub systems to ensure budget compliance.
• Research and reports on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media buying.

Qualification - Required Skills

• Passionate about advertising and the ability to spread that passion to others.
• Experience in developing, negotiating, and executing network radio, satellite radio, streaming audio, and/or podcast campaigns
• Experience with media buying and media research software, inclusive of Prisma and Act1
• Ability to work hard and smart on several projects at once.
• Ability to present to an audience.
• Skilled communicator.
• Mediahub does not require candidates to have a college degree

Qualifications - Desired Skills

• 2+ years of agency experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing preferred
• Work experience in network, local, and/or digital audio preferred.
• Skills in MS Office preferred, including MS Outlook.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred

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We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

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Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

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About IPG Mediabrands 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.  

 

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Last updated on Aug 22, 2024