Media Associate

ICON International, Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

ICON International, Inc. in Stamford, CT is seeking a Media Investment Associate to support media buyers on client schedules across national TV, Video, Audio, Display, Search and Social buys.

The role focuses on inputting, maintaining schedules, and assisting with buy negotiations. Ideal candidates have strong organization, teamwork, ability to handle multiple projects under pressure, and a degree of creativity.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience in media or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Digital Media or Communications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Intermediate math and numeracy skills are crucial.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the required skills to input and maintain the media schedule.
• Performs stewardship functions relating to client schedules, including maintenance and tracking of schedules.
• Provide support to Buyers/Supervisors on assigned projects and tasks.
• Demonstrates accuracy in all projects.
• Meets timelines and deadlines on completing tasks and projects.
• Maintains good organizational skills.

Skills

0-1 years experience

Strong written and verbal

Detail oriented

Team & independent work

Prioritize in fast-paced environment

Numeracy skills

Right to work in US

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies/Digital Media/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

As a Media Investment Associate you will support and assist media buyers on all stewardship functions relating to client schedules for national TV/Video/Audio/ Display /Search/Social buys including maintenance and organization of schedules both internally and externally to client/agency. In this position you will also assist Buyer/Supervisor on buy negotiations.

Suitable candidates have strong organizational skills and encompass the ability to collaborate successfully with teams, assist on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing department with the ability to materially impact the business.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the required skills to input and maintain the media schedule
• Performs stewardship functions relating to client schedules, including maintenance and tracking of schedules.
• Provide support to Buyers/Supervisors on assigned projects and tasks
• Demonstrates accuracy in all projects
• Meets timelines and deadlines on completing tasks and projects
• Maintains good organizational skills

Skills and Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Digital Media or Communications preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Intermediate math and numeracy skills are crucial
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Additional Information

This position is based in ICON’s corporate office. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, providing opportunities for growth and professional development.

The strength of our business comes from our people, our financial resources and the great relationships we’ve built with clients and other business partners. ICON brings them together to solve problems and to create innovative business opportunities. We’ve developed trading strategies that maximize asset value and improve business outcomes.

Award-Winning Culture:

Recognized as one of the 25 Best Places to Work in Connecticut and a Top Workplace in Fairfield County

Competitive Compensation:

We offer a robust base salary paired with an attractive benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.