Senior Media Buyer at McGarrah Jessee

The senior media buyer will work internally within the local and national video/audio team managing the clients local market media buys from negotiation to completion. This role oversees all media-buying tactics using Nielsen methodology and leveraging relationships with stations to ensure the markets goal deliverables while negotiating the best possible buy for McGarrah Jessee. The senior media buyer is responsible for managing their desk and deliverables and communicating market status interdepartmentally to ensure alignment on clients markets and deliverables.Duties/Responsibilities:(90% of time) Oversees daily workflow of all local market buying activity for an assigned list of markets. This includes but is not limited to:Meeting with directors of planning and buying to align goals for key campaigns and store openingsBringing campaigns within goal parameters using an understanding of campaign needsNegotiating costs and added value with stations sharing competitive and trends vs. national benchmark pricingEvaluating and trending ratings and impressions using Nielsen Live Same Day data to ensure campaigns deliver at time of postUnderstanding Nielsen data for rank and share of media opportunities within sponsorships and audience coverageMaintaining exemplary relationships and clear communication with station reps and vendorsTaking ownership of desk workflow including booking schedules maintaining makegoods and communicating market changes to the directorCommunicating accounting needs at time of invoicing and clearing discrepanciesEvaluating post at completion of campaign(10% of time) Provides POV evaluation of client-requested needs such as sponsorships sports games buying strategy and audience nuances per marketRequired Skills/Abilities:Excellent market and rep relationship skillsExcellent interpersonal and client relationship skillsStrong media knowledge within local buying and planningExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail/file saving and sharingStrong time management with ability to hit deadlines for planning buying and executionAbility to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriateProficient in Mediaocean/Prisma Nielsen Microsoft Office Suite SQADThis is a remote position. Compensation: $70000.00 - $85000.00 per year We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,ERP Systems,negotiation,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 70000 - 85000