Integrated Assistant Media Planner/Buyer

Position available for Asher Media based in Dallas (required to work 3 days/week in the office).

Description

We are looking for a Media Planning/Buying Assistant who will help develop integrated paid media plans and execute media buys. This is an entry level position for a recent college graduate, preferably with an advertising, marketing, or communications degree. We are not looking for creative graphic designers, content writers nor audio/video producers. The ideal candidate should have a true interest in advertising and paid media with an enthusiasm to train for promotion and be a part of the team long term.

Asher Media and Avalanche Media Group deliver data-driven, innovative media solutions for clients across all video, audio and visual media platforms. We work directly with major brands within a wide variety of industries and partner with other advertising agencies to help our clients grow their business. For more information, please check us out online at www.ashermedia.com and www.avalanchemg.com.

Assistant Planning Responsibilities

• Help prepare media plans.
• Pull research reports for media plans.
• Help evaluate basic media opportunities relative to plan objectives.
• Prepare and maintain media authorization forms (ATBs) and flowcharts.
• Monitor implementation of all media schedules (broadcast, streaming, print, out-of-home, paid social, online/mobile, etc.).
• Issue traffic instructions and send creative assets to media vendors.
• Prepare and maintain records, digital reports and analytics, and other periodic reports as required.

Assistant Buying Responsibilities

• Assist buyers as needed with buy implementation including entering data in our buying software, ordering and confirming buys.
• Maintain buys in our buying software including makegoods and monthly discrepancies.
• Maintain buy folders according to procedure and archive buying folders/binders annually.
• Assist with market research and media vendor opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Advertising, Marketing or Communications
• Be accurate, organized, meet deadlines, communicate clearly, problem-solve.
• Have a high proficiency with math, numbers, and Excel.
• Responsible for timely completion of all assignments.
• Treat vendors with respect and represent Agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to multi-task, managing work on multiple accounts.
• Be familiar with basic media terms, research tools and concepts.

Apply at jobs@ashermedia.com