Job Brief
This Media Buyer job description template can be used to post to job boards and careers pages online. It is easy to modify for your company.
Job Description
- ● Help identify target audiences and plan media campaigns
- ● Compare and negotiate rates, ad space and airtime
- ● Optimize plans and budgets according to the best media mix
- ● Prepare schedules and adjust when needed
- ● Experiment with new platforms and channels
- ● Ensure ads are creative and displayed appropriately
- ● Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI)
- ● Report to clients and build long-term relationships
Job Requirements
- ● Proven experience as Media Buyer or similar role; experience in digital media is preferred
- ● Familiarity with media-buying, planning and research
- ● Interest in following advertising and media trends
- ● Working knowledge of media analytics software (e.g. comScore)
- ● Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- ● Organizational and multitasking abilities
- ● Attention to detail
- ● Critical thinking skills
- ● BSc/BA in Marketing, Advertising or related field