Assistant Media Buyer

Mindshare Spain SA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency seeks an Assistant Media Buyer to support the Investment team in delivering effective buy recommendations and negotiations in broadcast and digital media. The role involves managing campaigns, client financials, and utilizing proprietary tools for reporting. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a motivation to excel in a media career.

Qualifications

• Internship experience in an agency is advantageous.
• Education in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and steward ongoing campaigns.
• Assist with client financials and budget management.
• Generate campaign reports and maintain communication with the Client Service Team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Mathematical Competency

Multi-tasking

Education

College or university education

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

MediaOcean

Prisma

Numeris

Job description

The Assistant Media Buyer will work within the Investment team to help accomplish the effective delivery of buy recommendations and negotiations in broadcast and potentially digital media for assigned clients.

Key Accountabilities :

• Enter buys into proprietary systems (MediaOcean and Prisma) and maintain broadcast buys.
• Manage and steward campaigns ongoing.
• Assist with client financials, including budget reconciliation and management, and resolve discrepancies with billing coordinators.
• Maintain communication with the Client Service Team regarding buy authorizations, tracking reports, buy changes, and creative specifications.
• Post campaigns and monitor their delivery.
• Generate campaign reports, including pre- and post-campaign documents and Masterfiles.
• Utilize Mediacom proprietary tools and measurement software (e.g., Numeris).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task effectively.
• Collaborative work approach.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and mathematical competency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Motivation to develop and excel in a media career.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with flexibility.

Education and Experience :

• Internship experience in an agency is advantageous.
• College or university education is preferred.