Local Media Buyer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Company Description

Blue 449 (www.blue449.com), is one of the six brands of Publicis Media. Its open source philosophy means operating at the intersection of media, ideas, data and technology to deliver inventive, collective progress for their clients. Its Blue Collective, like-minded individuals and organizations from across the globe, provide additional expertise and inspiration as do the global practices of Publicis Media. Blue 449 operates in 14 markets, 22 offices and will expand further during 2019. It employs over 1200 employees. We are one agency, many territories, no boundaries.

Job Description

Responsible for executing strategies developed by Managers and Associate Directors including negotiating scatter needs, analyzing the need for AD weight and implementing allocation and billing tools to facilitate smooth transition from buy to air.  Also, the training and guidance of the Associates in all aspects of their responsibilities is critical.

                                                          
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Negotiate sports, cable, digital, and cinema purchases
• Create recommendation documents
• Develop and deliver POV/position papers on key issues/opportunities
• Oversee brand allocations and corporate ownership
• Review Tardiis pulls to inform network and program selection
• Oversight of billing discrepancies
• Check schedules are input correctly and send to client quarterly
• Review/assist in updating do-not-air list for client approval on a monthly basis
• Review/assist in post buy analysis
• Analyze ADU packages

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Detail oriented and able to produce accurate work
• Demonstrate leadership skills

Additional Information

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