Media Buyer – Integrated Investments

3GM THE IPG OF COS CANADA INC; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UM Canada is seeking a Buyer, Investment to join its media buying group. You will negotiate campaigns, purchase media to parameters, and develop schedules aligned with brand objectives. You will prepare pre-buy and post-buy reports and assist with budget and billing reconciliation in a collaborative team setting.

The role requires an associate level of media experience, strong communication, and financial acumen, with opportunities to mentor juniors and contribute to media POVs.

Qualifications

• Professional or educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application.
• Associate level of experience within the media industry with proven buying experience.
• Driven desire to develop and excel in a media career.
• Client service oriented.
• Professional analytical and financial acumen.
• Professional learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly developed organizational skills with professional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.
• Proficient with media research tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate media campaigns directly with sales representatives.
• Purchase all assigned media to campaign parameters.
• Request submissions for upcoming campaigns from media partners.
• Develop a media schedule that satisfies campaign parameters and brand objectives.
• In partnership with the media planning team address market concerns, timing, and brand attribution.
• Prepare and present pre-buy and post-buy reports.
• Upload media buys and track changes with a high level of accuracy.
• Responsible for solving and clearing billing discrepancies/queries, and managing the budget control report (BCR) in a timely manner.
• Execute all relevant revisions to the media buy.
• Negotiate compensation as required.
• Ensure clear communication with the planning teams (e.g. involvement in briefs).
• Assist the Senior Buyer on the evaluation or cost value analysis of sponsorships and integrations and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Explore promotional or value-added opportunities where applicable.
• Proactively advise the team of any variations to execution of media plans.
• Assist with training junior employees on tools and processes.
• Assist with the preparation of media point of views (POVs).
• Prepare market analyses.
• Conduct third party audits as required.
• Continue to proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape.

Skills

Media buying

Negotiation

Budget management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Marketing/Advertising background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media research tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

UM Canada is seeking a Buyer, Investment to join its media buying group. You will negotiate campaigns, purchase media to parameters, and develop schedules aligned with brand objectives. You will prepare pre-buy and post-buy reports and assist with budget and billing reconciliation in a collaborative team setting.

The role requires an associate level of media experience, strong communication, and financial acumen, with opportunities to mentor juniors and contribute to media POVs.