Broadcast Buying Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Spark Foundry Full time
Role Summary

This is a hybrid role that requires three days in-office each week. As a Senior Investment Manager, you will be responsible for executing strategies developed by Managers and Associate Directors, including negotiating scatter needs, analyzing the need for AD weight, and implementing allocation and billing tools to facilitate a smooth transition from buy to air.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Negotiate cable purchases
  2. Create recommendation documents
  3. Develop and deliver POV/position papers on key issues/opportunities
  4. Oversee brand allocations and corporate ownership
  5. Manage Tardiis allocations
  6. Oversee billing discrepancies
  7. Check that schedules are inputted correctly
  8. Create documents for Mission Control
  9. Review/assist in post-buy analysis
  10. Analyze ADU packages
Requirements
  • 1+ years of traditional media buying expertise, national broadcast preferred
  • Experience in media buying tools like Prisma, preferred
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Acquisition and branding background and familiarity/proficiency with the following systems/tools:
    • Mediaocean, MBox
    • Nielsen Net Rating, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester, etc.
    • Third-party ad measurement and traffic tools (e.g. Integral Ad Science)
  • Presentation software and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
  • Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work
  • Demonstrates leadership skills
Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including an estimated salary of $85,000-$110,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.



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