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The PM Group is a San Antonio, Texas based agency with over $65,000,000 in annual billings. We're adding to our team and are looking for a Senior Media Buyer with 10-15 years of experience! This position will train in our San Antonio, Texas offices and can transition to being a &lsquo;work from home&rsquo; position, based upon the demonstrated skills of the applicant.The Senior Media Buyer is responsible for negotiating with advertising sales agents to acquire cost-efficient and budget-conscious advertising space, sponsorships, or product placements to meet client needs and wants, as well as research what media options are available in the markets afforded by a client&rsquo;s budget.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Applies market research information, such as demographics, media usage, ratings, and the type of content in each vehicle to choose the best possible venue or medium for a client&rsquo;s advertising campaign.</li><li>Maintain knowledge of assigned local media markets and serving as market expert within the agency.</li><li>Purchases advertising space in print, outdoor, broadcast, and online outlets, such as billboards, radio stations, television stations, cable, newspaper, magazines, and websites.</li><li>Utilizes buying software to optimize media plans.</li><li>Knowledge of media options, programming, trends, measurement, and standards of excellence.</li><li>Negotiating rates, while maintaining a fair and honest approach with media representatives.</li><li>Placing broadcast media buys.</li><li>Evaluating new media opportunities.</li><li>Managing day-to-day media buying process.</li><li>Proactively identifying and/or creating value added packages to improve client media plans and maximize impact.</li><li>Approving invoices, reconciling discrepancies, and posting media buys, as appropriate.</li><li>Assisting in on-going communication with clients, as needed.</li><li>Accountability for plan execution; ensuring plans deliver on relevant media objectives.</li><li>Assisting in managing all client budgets and media billing.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>DECISION MAKING * The Senior Media Buyer receives limited supervision.<ul><li>Directly supervises assigned media coordinator staff.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Advertising, Marketing or related field.<ul><li>At least ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience as a media buyer or in a similar role.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).</li><li>Knowledge of STRATA software programming and other media buying/research tools like comScore and Nielsen.</li></ul>JOB DIMENSIONS * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.<ul><li>Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting client deadlines under pressure.</li><li>Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to effectively utilize media research and reporting resources (Nielsen, comScore, Polk, etc.) and convey these results in a clear, consumable way.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize and take initiative to meet goals and deadlines.</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSSubject to sitting for extended periods of time to perform job scope. Working conditions are in an office environment.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>Excellent base salary</li><li>401(k)</li><li>Up to twenty percent 401(k) matching annually</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Excellent PTO and Company Holiday Schedule</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>40 hour work week</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Media Buying: 10 years (Required)</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Media Buying: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Senior Media Buyer

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Senior Media Buyer