National Broadcast Buying Associate

About WPP Media

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• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

The National Broadcast Buying Associate is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of national broadcast media buys encompassing both radio and television. This role is pivotal in translating approved client strategies into effective media placements ensuring all campaigns are meticulously monitored optimized and delivered according to plan and budget. The Associates impact lies in their ability to secure optimal media value verify precise media execution manage ongoing optimizations and compensations and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of national advertising initiatives through diligent execution and financial oversight.

Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Professional degree in fields such as Advertising Marketing Social Communication Business Administration Industrial Engineering Public Accounting or related disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience in a media agency specifically in buying/planning roles or relevant internship experience within this area.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with media planning and buying tools (e.g. IBOPE MXM or similar systems).
• Strong analytical skills for budget analysis and optimization.
• Understanding of media negotiations and rate verification.
• Ability to monitor optimize and reconcile media campaigns effectively.
• Experience in generating purchase orders and managing campaign closures.
• Capability to prepare savings and optimization reports.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and compliance in a buying role.
• Excellent organizational skills for maintaining campaign documentation and records.

Language:

• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency

Communication & Collaboration:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams media partners and external vendors.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment providing support and actively participating in discussions.
• Proactive communication style to report anomalies alerts and progress keeping stakeholders informed at all times.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodation or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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