Senior Media Buyer

The Ogilvy Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

401k matching

Office on WPP campus

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Eicoff, a Chicago-based full-service advertising agency, is seeking a Media Buyer to plan, negotiate, buy, analyze and optimize Broadcast and Digital Media for national and local accounts.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of broadcast media experience, strong analytical and presentation skills, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint. Flexibility for hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Broadcast media buying/planning experience (minimum 3 years) for national and/or local clients in similar applicable position.
• Some analytical media planning and reporting preferred.
• Recommended computer skills include Excel, Word and Power point.
• Additional knowledge of Strata, Core, TView, SQAD, Simmons and Kantar are preferred.
• Ability to interact with upper-level management and clients.
• Solid writing and excellent presentation skills.
• Should be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate spot and national buys in the scatter marketplace and on an annual/quarterly basis.
• Perform calculations to determine projected response levels, call volumes and audience delivery.
• Conferring with the media team to meet client marketing goals and objectives.
• Construct post-buy analyses to determine actual delivery of the schedule.
• Inputting and maintaining daily/weekly schedules.
• Handling billing discrepancies with vendors.
• Develop media plans through CPP/CPM analysis and data to inform planning flowcharts.

Skills

Broadcast media buying

Analytical thinking

Client interaction

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Negotiation

Deadline driven

Tools

Strata

Core

TView

SQAD

Simmons

Kantar

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity-innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity andranksas the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company -powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Eicoff is looking for a Media Buyer to plan, negotiate, buy, analyze and optimize Broadcast and Digital Media. The buyer will handle buying national and local video negotiations, planning and maintenance of multiple accounts. Willingness to learn new platforms, technologies and attribution modeling. Additionally, extensive client communication and reporting responsibilities on a weekly basis will be required. Ongoing media planning and analysis of campaign results.

What you'll do:

• Negotiate spot and national buys in the scatter marketplace and on an annual/quarterly basis.
• Performing various calculations to determine projected response levels, call volumes and audience delivery.
• Conferring with the other members of the media team to meet client marketing goals and objectives.
• Constructing post-buy analyses to determine actual delivery of the schedule - from both a Direct Response and Awareness basis.
• Inputting and maintaining daily/weekly schedules.
• Handling billingdiscrepancies with vendors.
• Develop media plans through CPP/CPM analysis, analysis of qualitative data and historical performance resulting in the development of planning flowcharts and recommendations.
• Develop, executeand manage added value programs.

What you'll need:

• Broadcast media buying/planning experience (minimum 3 years) for national and/or local clients in similar applicable position.
• Some analytical media planning and reporting preferred.
• Recommended computer skills include Excel, Word and Power point.
• Additional knowledge of Strata, Core, TView, SQAD, Simmons and Kantar are preferred.
• Ability to interact with upper-level management and clients.
• Solid writing and excellent presentation skills.
• Should be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Be enthusiastic and display proactive thinking.
• Experience buying local markets and national media is preferred.

About us:

Eicoff is a Chicago-based, full-service advertising agency, integrating the disciplines of media, analytics and creative into innovative TV, video and audio solutions for our clients. We believe in giving our team members the freedom to develop their careers as they see fit, the encouragement to implement new ideas, access to both big, established clients and cutting-edge startups, and a commitment to the belief that we all do better work when work isn't all we do.

We offer:

• Flexibility for work from home and office
• Outstanding benefits including 401k matching and access to family support services, such as behavior and emotional support programs, childcare services, domestic partner insurance coverage
• A beautiful new office within theWPP campus at333 N. Green, in the heart of the Fulton Market District
• Access to WPP and Ogilvy's extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

We recognize the power of a workplace that reflects the richness of the world around us. We believe diversity makes us healthier as individuals and as an organization, sparks creativity and innovation, and attracts superior talent.

We will understand the power of diversity by committing to reflection, education and dialogue. We will unleash the power of diversity through our hiring practices, our ideas, our vendor and partner selections, our cultural initiatives.

We will hold ourselves and one another accountable, at every level, at every step along the way.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package,

Pay Range: $45,000 — $100,000 USD

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.