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AV Planner Buyer

GroupM

London

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GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in media planning and buying seeks an AV Planner Buyer to manage advertising for Mars. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of TV buying experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape. Join a diverse and innovative team focused on delivering data-led solutions and supporting major clients.

Benefits

Supportive leadership focused on development
Diverse client base
Extensive experience and growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of TV buying experience.
  • Knowledge of the UK TV marketplace and other AV media.
  • Proficiency with media buying tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage AV buying for Mars, ensuring delivery against quality and pricing targets.
  • Assist in planning AV and Radio campaigns.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organization
Prioritization
Negotiation
Relationship-building
Strong numeracy
Communication
Collaboration

Tools

BARB
Media Ocean
Prisma

Job description

AV Planner Buyer – Mars

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please contact peopleteam.london@essencemediacom.com.

At EssenceMediacom, we are committed to eradicating inequity. We support and develop our talent without bias, fostering empathy, creativity, and diversity of thought to drive meaningful change for our people, clients, industry, and society. As part of WPP and GroupM, we have made strong commitments to combat racial injustice and have pledged seven specific actions.

We encourage applications from all individuals, even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we believe in open conversations and opportunities for growth. Marginalized groups including women, people of color, and those with disabilities are often hesitant to apply if they feel they don’t meet all criteria; we want to change that.

Role Overview

MediaCom handles media planning and buying for top advertisers worldwide. Supported by consumer insights and data, we are part of the largest media network globally. We are proud to be named Agency Network of the Year across major awards and Campaign’s Media Agency of the Decade.

We seek a diligent buyer with at least one year of TV buying experience and knowledge of other AV channels such as Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV, Cinema, and Radio. The role involves working on Mars, one of the UK’s leading advertisers, with opportunities to contribute to planning across these channels.

Reporting Line

This role reports directly to the Account Manager and Account Director, with additional reporting to relevant Trading Heads concerning value management, quality, and channel coordination.

Top 3 Benefits of the Job

  • Our team reflects MediaCom’s strength—delivering data-led work to clients.
  • A diverse client base offers extensive experience and growth opportunities.
  • Supportive leadership focused on your development.

Success Metrics

Within:

  • 3 months: Understand MediaCom’s planning and buying tools and execute campaigns effectively.
  • 6 months: Develop strong AV and Radio planning and buying skills.
  • 12 months: Manage campaigns independently, build client relationships, and understand the role of AV in connected media systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage AV buying for Mars, supporting planning and ensuring delivery against quality and pricing targets.
  • Assist in planning AV and Radio campaigns and present responses to briefs to clients.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of TV buying experience.
  • Knowledge of the UK TV marketplace and other AV media.
  • Attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working with major clients.
  • Proficiency with media buying tools (e.g., BARB, Media Ocean, Prisma).
  • Negotiation skills, relationship-building, and strong numeracy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

About EssenceMediacom

We are a global agency driving growth through innovative thinking, leveraging our network of 10,000 influencers. We challenge conventional media practices, focus on diversity, equity, and sustainability, and aim to build a culture of collaboration and innovation.

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