Media Buyer

Media Buyer Opportunity

As a Media Buyer, you’ll plan and purchase advertising across traditional and digital (OTT/streaming audio) media channels . You’ll use market research, performance marketing, and analytics to guide campaign decisions, manage budgets, and improve media performance. This role brings together media buying and planning, quantitative analysis, and clear client communication to keep campaigns aligned with their goals. Hours and pay are based on experience and could include full time (benefits), hybrid, or part time.

Job Summary:

Planning radio, TV, and digital schedules for client campaigns, based on the client's goals, budget, and audienceBuying media, negotiating rates with stations and reps, and placing ordersTrafficking spots, confirming placements, and making sure the right spots run at the right timesChecking station invoices against buys, spotting discrepancies, and clearing them up with the station or repProcessing vendor co-op, including co-op scripts, affidavits, invoices, and reimbursement paperwork, and making sure co-op spots run and are billed correctlyUsing Nielsen ratings data to build schedules, compare stations, and show clients why a schedule worksHelping with client reports, showing spend, spots, and resultsWhat we are looking for:

Experience buying traditional and digital radio and TV/OTT, media, agency experience, station side experienceExperience with media buying software, GaleForce (or other) experience a plusExperience with Nielsen ratings data a plus, and comfort reading ratings, reach, and frequencyOrganized, detail oriented, and comfortable juggling several clients and deadlines at onceGood with numbers, schedules, invoices, and co-op paperwork, and quick to spot when a number does not add upA clear communicator, with stations, reps, clients, and our own teamSelf-starter, able to work independentlyResearch audiences, markets, and media options; negotiate placements and coordinate purchasing with advertising sales teams.Joining the team

We are a small but mighty team, and we work well together. When you join us, you are not a number on a roster, you are the person our clients count on to get their spots on the air, on time, at the right price. We will show you how we work, and you will learn from others in their roles, gaining a fuller picture of how a campaign moves from first idea to finished work.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planWork Location: Hybrid remote in Virginia Beach, VA 23454