Assistant Media Buyer Jobs

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking for an Assistant Media Buyer to join the agency’s Account team.

The Assistant Media Buyer is re­­sponsible for managing campaign setup and ongoing maintenance with media suppliers and specialized teams. They are tasked with implementing and delivering client campaigns as efficiently and effectively as possible through an in-depth understanding of the digital media market.

This is an entry level position and an excellent opportunity for those looking to get into the digital media industry. This candidate will be reporting to the Account Supervisor and working across a variety of the agency’s clients to deliver best-in-class media strategy and campaign management.

The ideal candidate will be curious and enthusiastic, with a passion for digital innovation, data analytics, advertising, and technology.

What will you be responsible for?

• The updating of budget pacing documentation
• Troubleshooting data discrepancies, tracking issues, etc.
• Assisting with the following day-to-day buying tasks on the account(s):
• Supporting on day-to-day management of tech partners such as 3rd party measurement providers
• The day-to-day communication and relationship building with media partners
• Working collaboratively with all internal teams to successfully deliver digital media campaigns – teams include Search and Social, Programmatic, and Data
• Analyzing campaign data to make recommendations to external and internal partners
• Following and improving, processes to ensure smooth campaign delivery
• Working with Ad Ops or measurement partners to deliver trafficking links
• Supporting the Account team with the reporting of campaigns through Microsoft Excel and other data visualization tools
• Ensure proper entries into financial system, including reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate, accessible and organized documentation
• Ensuring campaigns are tracked and measured based on client KPIs
• Helping to maintain and manage campaign performance, tracking and trafficking
• Reconciling monthly campaign spends
• Helping with the optimization and efficient spending and pacing of clients’ media budgets

What are the requirements of the role?

• An appetite to learn about digital media channels, particularly mobile
• Exudes entrepreneurial spirit
• A desire to work in fast-paced, quickly changing, technology-focused industry
• Highly numerate, very comfortable with data analysis
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, especially with VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet frequent deadlines
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, media partners and internal teams
• Good communication (both written and verbal) and people skills
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university; Business Administration, Marketing, Advertising/Media, or Statistics preferred

What’s in it for you:

• And a lot more: Summer Fridays, DashPass, Gym contribution, No Meeting Fridays 2x a month
• M&C Saatchi Performance is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to meeting you!
• Parental leave for maternity (12 paid weeks) and parental leave for the supporting parent (6 paid weeks) and genuine encouragement to take that time to bond as a family
• 401(k) match up to 3%
• We offer flexible work environments with sixteen paid time off days, those increase with tenure, plus ten paid company holidays. This also includes a hybrid work model that allows you to design your work in ways that support you and your family
• A competitive compensation package comprised of base + discretionary annual bonus
• Our high deductible plan covers your deductible through contributions to your Health Savings Account, which you keep
• Employees enrolled in our baseline plan receive 100% company-paid health care (medical, dental, vision) with affordable cost-sharing options for their dependents

What do you need to know about us?

• M&C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people. We deliver business growth for our clients through effective, measurable, and evolving digital media strategies.