Media Buying Assistant

L.A. Media, LLC; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance (100% of premium for

Bonuses

Retirement SEP contributions

Job summary

L.A. Media, LLC in Wayzata, MN is seeking a detail-oriented Media Buying Assistant to support our planners and buyers across TV, radio, streaming, and digital campaigns. This full-time role emphasizes numbers, accuracy, and teamwork, with training provided from the ground up and a clear path to growth.

You will assist with plans, trafficking, billing, and vendor communications, ensuring campaigns run smoothly and on budget. Start date October 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be comfortable with math and percentages.
• Experience with media or ad agencies is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support media planners by developing plans and day-to-day campaign monitoring.
• Provide trafficking instructions to media vendors on which ads to air.
• Reconcile invoices and assist with client billing.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships.

Skills

Numerical skills

Computer Savvy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About us:

We are a nimble, growing media planning and buying agency dedicated to helping our clients with their advertising media purchases. Our focus is on local market advertising; Linear TV, Streaming TV, Radio, and Digital media. Our team thrives on collaboration and a shared enthusiasm for media and marketing. Because we are a small agency, your work will have a direct impact every day. We believe in investing in our people, which is why we are ready to fully train the right candidate from the ground up.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a bright, positive and detail-oriented full-time Media Buying Assistant. In this role, you will support our media planners and buyers in executing, tracking, and optimizing advertising campaigns across various media platforms.

You do not need a background in advertising to succeed here. Instead, we are looking for someone who loves working with numbers, spots patterns easily, and brings an energetic problem-solving attitude to work every day.

Responsibilities:

• Campaign Support: Assist with developing plans, ordering media schedules, day to day monitoring, and verifying media performance through post buys
• Trafficking: Provide "traffic" instructions to media vendors on which advertisements to air
• Financial Tracking: Reconcile media invoices against purchased orders, resolve billing discrepancies, and assist with client billing
• Vendor Communication: Maintain positive relationships with media vendors

What We are Looking For:

• A Natural with Numbers: You feel comfortable working with math, percentages, and can learn basic media formulas
• Computer Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong Communication Skills: You can express ideas clearly both in writing and verbally
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: You double-check your work, catch mistakes and take pride in accuracy

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma
• Experience at an ad agency, media buying company, or T.V. station preferred

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is dependent on your level of experience
• Comprehensive training: You will learn from and work closely with senior team members who are experts in the field
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance (100% of premium paid for employees)
• Bonuses
• Retirement SEP contributions once vested

Company Location and Culture:

Our office is located in Wayzata, MN. We are a small group that works well together. We believe in supporting each other and providing excellent client service. Physical presence at the workplace is required.

Start Date:

October 2026