The Media Buying Coordinator (MBC) works with the Strategic Marketing Manager (SMM) and Director of Marketing & Communications (DMC) to coordinate and support media-buying activities. The MBC is comfortable learning new software, has good data management skills, and effective communication skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and send print, out-of-home, and digital orders to media vendors.
Collect and maintain record of all confirmation orders.
Create and review all client media invoices for accuracy.
Review all media vendor invoices for accuracy and verification.
Resolve print, out-of-home, and digital media vendor invoice discrepancies.
Liaison between DEP Marketing Dept. and vendors.
Maintain up to date media kits for all vendors to include specs and ad submission requirements/protocol.
Support SMM by compiling monthly metrics for end-of-the month Advisory Board reports.
Update and maintain internal traffic chart to ensure all ads are on the schedule and being trafficked by the deadline.
Compile research for media planning, as needed.
Update and maintain media contact lists.
Coordinate all upcoming traffic deadlines with the SMM and Branding & Communications Manager (BCM) on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in advertising, liberal arts, marketing, or business administration preferred.
Good numerical and data management skills.
Highly organized and efficient.
Good communication skills.
Analytical and comfortable interpreting data into meaningful research.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while being mindful of priorities and deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on Excel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.
Daily sitting, focusing on and operating a personal computer or terminal keyboard to enter data for aver 60 minutes at a time.
Ability to read printed words and numbers in printed form and on computer/terminal monitor.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
HOURS OF WORK AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Frequent additional hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, flexible schedule required.
This position is within an office environment, however, requires in and out of doors several times a day.
Occasional travel, both within the United States and internationally required.
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Please complete an application and submit resume and salary requirements for consideration.
Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact- 915-534-0690
SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA, Federal Contractor