Two Chicks With A Side Hustle

This position is 100% remote with preference to Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Dallas areas. 

Responsibilities:

  • The Senior Broadcast Buyer is responsible for managing, negotiating and executing multiple schedules, budgets and deliverables, while effectively and profitably leading an account team and flawless execution of work:
  • Effectively manage all aspects of broadcast buys (audio and video) including negotiation, execution, maintenance, reconciliation, reporting and vendor management
  • Collaborate with planners to aid the development of media plans for assigned clients
  • Engage and activate in the implementation of all client-approved plans (ongoing)
  • Foster and implement positive, collaborative, proactive communication with client services / account management / creative/ client (via in-person, phone or email)
  • Maintain a solid understanding of clients’ brands/products/markets/and target audiences
  • Ensure accountability of client investment including posting of buys, reporting, make-good/discrepancy management and invoice reconciliation
  • Create, implement and support best practices across the team and within the department; identify areas for operational efficiencies and leverage Quad tools and technology for the benefit of our clients
  • Foster accountability and ownership of client portfolio; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely; lead and direct the work of other support staff, as appropriate
  • Anticipate client needs in response to changing media and market landscapes by providing proactive info and solutions
  • Meet tight deadlines within established budgets
  • Miscellaneous projects / duties, as assigned or requested by Director

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, or advertising) or equivalent
  • 5+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management
  • Demonstrate superior skills for the above responsibilities and requirements
  • Strong media and vendor management skills along with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
  • Relentless focus on client satisfaction with proven ability to exceed client expectations