RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continual review of SQAD and Scarborough data to research and maintain records of trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning and buying
• Negotiate and place commercials with television/video, cable, radio/audio, and print media for accounts within an assigned group of markets
• Estimate, update, and adjust all ratings/impressions
• Negotiate and document rates, CPP/CPMs, special sponsorships, and added value
• Execute all media plans while adhering to established budgets and timelines
• Clearly and accurately communicate orders and changes to media vendors
• Monitor buys in progress, arrange for make-goods and credits, and be responsible for the post-buy results of all buys
• Track media expenditures in Agency systems to ensure budget compliance
• Collaborate with clients, Media team members, and Media Planners to resolve media billing issues

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in media required
• Work experience in spot television, spot cable, spot radio, newspapers, local magazines, and outdoor advertising preferred
• FreeWheel (Strata) software proficiency preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and working knowledge of standard media resources and tools
• Comfortable working in a small-agency atmosphere and able to go beyond the scope of work
• Must be disciplined enough to work independently and in team settings
• Able to develop their own ideas, take the initiative, and assume responsibility
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and organization
• Able to work well under pressure, under strict deadlines, and in a fast-paced environment
• Able to collaborate and build strong relationships with staff, clients, and vendors

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is a self-starter and problem solver.
• Takes the initiative and has a can-do attitude
• Thrives in a collaborative work environment
• Has strong communication skills
• Is a critical and analytical thinker, and comfortable working with numbers
• Builds relationships, and wants to continue growing in media planning and buying

About H/L:

Since 1985, H/L has been fiercely independent and making Momentum. Our strengths include local and national media activations, creative development, insights and analytics, full-scale digital and video production, multicultural marketing, and PR.

We're headquartered in Oakland, California, with people in 21 states, and offices in Atlanta, Miami, Phoenix, and St. Louis. What unites H/Lers across the country is a common drive—to pioneer new ways to push clients’ businesses forward and serve the communities we call home. Learn more at hl.agency.