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Job Position: Senior Local Media Buyer
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Pay Rate: $95000 - $100,000
Hours Per Week: Full-time (35-40 hours)
Location of Work: on-site at Ft Lauderdale, FL, office. Also open to relocation candidates.
Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Strata and SQAD (plus, though not required)
Position Description:
As a Senior Media Investment Lead, you will negotiate local media buys and manage all aspects of stewardship. You will also oversee an Associate on daily tasks and workload while supporting their mentorship and development. The ideal candidate is flexible and able to adapt their approach based on marketplace dynamics and evolving client needs, using experience and sound judgment to achieve goals.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate local radio and television media buys; digital video experience is a plus.
- Assess local market conditions, audience trends, and competitive media activity.
- Develop media plans aligned with campaign objectives, budgets and timelines.
- Negotiate rates, added value, and placements to maximize value and impressions.
- Track campaign performance to ensure schedules post to goals.
- Maintain strong relationships with local media vendors and reps.
Skills and Qualifications
- Seasoned negotiator with 3 – 5 years of relevant agency or buying experience
- Strong relationships with station contacts
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and creative in problem-solving.
- Ability to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure
- Detail oriented and able to produce accurate work
- Ability to interact with senior level management.
- Barter experience is a plus but not required
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States
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Salary : $95,000 - $100,000