Media Assistant - Involved Media

$43,000 - $45,000/Yr

Active International - New York City, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - New York City, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Media Assistant is an integral support member of the buying team. Media Assistants collaborate closely with Buyers, Supervisors, and Account Management to ensure that various Video (TV, OTT) and Audio (terrestrial and digital radio, podcast) campaigns run smoothly. This role will organize all stages of the buying process from meeting on initial requests to carrying out post analysis and reporting requests. In general, the position has a set list of responsibilities daily but will also be expected to perform ad hoc responsibilities based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Function as Campaign Liaison to media vendor representatives as well as Administrative Support to members of the Media Buying Team
• Responsible for sending broadcast orders and revisions and responding to station/network vendors' needs in a timely manner
• Contact media vendors for logs (airing times for TV and Radio advertisements) and pacing reports, and responsible for pre and post log entries and budget tracking
• Handle traffic requests
• Handle credit requests and manage invoice discrepancies with accounting
• Maintain quality relationships with media vendors
• Assist with client reporting
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work on several campaigns simultaneously
• Assist with other ad hoc projects and work assignments, as needed

Requirements

• This position is entry-level
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Basic computer skills in MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• Excellent organizational skills, necessary
• Demonstration of keen sense of urgency and pace to complete multiple assignments in a very fast-paced work environment, required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required
• Must be highly dependable
• Required demonstration of successful adaptability to ever changing priorities
• High attention to detail and follow through required
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure as well as to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Community engagement opportunities
• Great colleagues
• Great learning opportunities