Associate, Local Media Buyer (TV / Radio)
Hybrid Atlanta Full-time Junior Paid Media
Entry-level Paid Media role at Canvas Worldwide. Atlanta · full-time · $48,000 base.
SalaryStated by Canvas Worldwide
$48,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Support buying teams with administrative work across assigned clients and markets
- Gather and upload station availabilities, then complete basic buys as directed
- Track confirmations, makegoods, reports, and updates in the buying system
- Review billing issues with buyers and help resolve them promptly
- Build TV and radio buying skills through hands-on training and negotiation work
What you bring
- A college degree is preferred, or equivalent experience
- Strong phone and email communication skills for regular vendor contact
- Careful follow-through and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
- Independence, flexibility, and a collaborative approach
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone entering media buying who wants hands-on exposure to TV and radio planning, buying, and negotiation. You’ll work full time in Atlanta on a hybrid schedule with at least three in-office days each week. The role combines independent work with frequent communication with vendors and buyers.
From the employer
Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.
Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).
Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.
The Associate Media buyer is an assistant to the Media Buyers on our local broadcast team. This is a great opportunity to get into media buying/planning. You’ll learn all about TV and Radio buying and negotiating, as well as critical skills for any media position.
Salary and Benefits Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO. Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program and monthly wellness allowance. In-Office Work Schedule This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week. Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring
The Associate Media buyer is an assistant to the Media Buyers on our local broadcast team. This is a great opportunity to get into media buying/planning. You’ll learn all about TV and Radio buying and negotiating, as well as critical skills for any media position.
Responsibilities
- Provide admin support to the buying teams under assigned clients and markets
- Develop a working knowledge of client’s goals, guidelines, and strategies
- Training in the systems and tools of buying
- Become proficient in the pre-buy program and reports
- Call, obtain and upload station availabilities for group’s assigned markets
- Perform basic buying functions as instructed by your buyers
- Prepare stewardship of all buys and stay current with all department tools and research
- Order and monitor all confirm approved media buys
- Review and maintain approved makegoods and input into buy system
- Review with buyers all billing discrepancies and resolve in a timely manner
- Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by buyer or Supervisor
- Work with buyers to learn buying and negotiation skills - receive hands on training that will prepare you for a career in media buying
Qualifications
- College Graduate Preferred (Bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
- Sociable – frequent communication with outside vendors
- Strong written and verbal skills, both by phone and email. Communication is key for this position.
- Detail oriented with strong attention to follow through
- Ability to multi-task
- Familiar with data entry
- Computer proficient
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)Capable of working independently
- Ability to be flexible and a team player
Salary and Benefits Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO. Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program and monthly wellness allowance. In-Office Work Schedule This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week. Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring
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