cj Advertising

Career Opportunities with cj AdvertisingCareers At cj AdvertisingCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.We're looking for an experienced Media Buyer to take full ownership of a client list, managing traditional media buys from start to finish across linear television and streaming. You'll handle day-to-day maintenance along with the monthly and quarterly routines that keep campaigns running smoothly, all with the goal of driving maximum efficiency across every campaign. We pride ourselves on our vendor-partner relationships, and a big part of this role is building and maintaining open lines of communication.MISSION:To place all media buys to produce maximum results for clients and maintain strong vendor relationships.RESPONSIBILITIESNegotiate and place media schedules for linear TV and out-of-home in new and existing markets.Includes rates and added-value opportunitiesCreates optimal buys related to cost efficiency and lead volume.Build and maintain ongoing relationships with station reps and vendors.Coordinate with Media Support for monthly and quarterly tasks.Coordinate station/dub trafficking with internal Traffic ManagerManage media schedules by the ongoing approval of makegoods and revisionsAnalyze monthly tracking reports to revise schedulesReview client lead numbers and spot outliersReconcile monthly station invoices for designated market list to meet accounting deadlineMaintain media and client critical stats informationRun quarterly posts on designated markets and ensure that under delivery schedules runUpdate cj Track with station info quarterlyProvide any assistance necessary to meet all media deadlinesWork with VP of Media and Associate Director of Media to present relevant media buy information to clients, as neededAnalyze station package offers, as needed.Prep and attend market trips, as needed.Assist with requesting and checking station contracts each quarter, as neededCRITICAL COMPETENCIESSTRONG NEGOTIATOR?– Doesn’t accept “no” for an answer; Diligent when working toward goals; Always has a back-up plan to push back – what else can you getPROACTIVE?- Client knowledge – knows when leads are below average and takes steps to find out why before being asked; Deadline driven – works ahead of deadlinesEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR?- Communicates clearly with vendors and internally; Precise, direct and clear written or verbal communications to work toward the missionANALYTICAL?– Knows how to look at client data for most realistic/obvious analysis; Results-driven; Number cruncherREQUIREMENTS3-5 years of media buying experience, including linear television and streamingKnowledge of Strata software a plusKnowledge of Microsoft Office software with proficiency in ExcelExcellent attention to detailSelf-driven and a quick learnerOut-of-Home buying experience a plusBENEFITSHealth InsuranceDental Insurance availableCompany-Paid Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance#J-18808-Ljbffr

They understand client goals, have regular discussions with the client and communicate key insights and action items to the rest of the agency. Responsibilities & Duties Has a thorough understanding of client’s brand, market, and competitionFacilitates regular calls with clients to discuss direction, review recent progress, offer insights, and outline action items for the coming periodCommunicates all things concerning clients (macro and micro) to agency staffWrites creative briefs or other supporting strategy documents to deliver to agency/department stakeholders to ensure that teams have a proper understanding of the client’s brand and goals, related to specific campaignsPulls in planning team and subject area experts to help explain pitches or support reporting to clients, while still maintaining primary responsibility for deliveryTakes lead role in annual planning for clients, helping to write budgets and outline prioritized projectsPrepares for and participates in strategic or group planning sessions as neededWorks with expertise stakeholders in the agency to develop and make recommendations for services not utilized by clientsWorks with department heads to ensure all projects clients are done to meet or exceed client’s expectations in terms of both quality and timeframeWorks proactively to keep tabs on the status of all projects for clients, ensuring that things do not fall behind schedule and details are not missedSets realistic expectations with clients regarding all agency work but strongly advocates for clients when working with agency stakeholdersReviews and approves all work product, before it goes to clients or leaves the agency, to ensure that it is on-point in terms of branding, accuracy, and meets objectivesRegularly reviews agency reports for clients and analyzes all available data to draw conclusions and make insightsPrepares and analyzes specialized reports for clients including P&L, intake analysis, pipeline analysis, Pareto-point, and Stars reportKeeps tabs on things happening in the client’s market landscape, such as new competitors, and changes with current competitorsPlans and facilitates client visits to the agency as needed and participates in dinners or other activitiesTravels to see clients as neededMonitors and has a working knowledge of agency invoicing for clients to ensure there are no surprisesHas a working knowledge of each client’s profitability to the agency Critical Competencies Client-focusedStrategic and tactical thinkerSees two to three steps aheadProactive communicatorWorks well collaboratively

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