Media Buying Assistant

Media Buying Assistant About us: We are a nimble, growing media planning and buying agency dedicated to helping our clients with their advertising media purchases. Our focus is on local market advertising; Linear TV, Streaming TV, Radio, and Digital media. Our team thrives on collaboration and a shared enthusiasm for media and marketing. Because we are a small agency, your work will have a direct impact every day. We believe in investing in our people, which is why we are ready to fully train the right candidate from the ground up. Position Overview: We are looking for a bright, positive and detail-oriented full-time Media Buying Assistant. In this role, you will support our media planners and buyers in executing, tracking, and optimizing advertising campaigns across various media platforms. You do not need a background in advertising to succeed here. Instead, we are looking for someone who loves working with numbers, spots patterns easily, and brings an energetic problem-solving attitude to work every day. Responsibilities:  ·       Campaign Support:  Assist with developing plans, ordering media schedules, day to day monitoring, and verifying media performance through post buys ·       Trafficking:  Provide "traffic" instructions to media vendors on which advertisements to air  ·       Financial Tracking:  Reconcile media invoices against purchased orders, resolve billing discrepancies, and assist with client billing ·       Vendor Communication:  Maintain positive relationships with media vendors What We are Looking For:  ·       A Natural with Numbers:  You feel comfortable working with math, percentages, and can learn basic media formulas ·       Computer Savvy:  Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook ·       Strong Communication Skills:  You can express ideas clearly both in writing and verbally ·       Meticulous Attention to Detail:  You double-check your work, catch mistakes and take pride in accuracy Qualifications: ·       Minimum high school diploma ·       College degree preferred ·       Experience at an ad agency, media buying company, or T.V. station preferred Salary and Benefits:  ·  Salary is dependent on your level of experience ·       Comprehensive training:  You will learn from and work closely with senior team members who are experts in the field ·       Paid time off ·       Medical insurance (100% of premium paid for employees) ·       Bonuses ·       Retirement SEP contributions once vested Company Location and Culture: Our office is located in Wayzata, MN. We are a small group that works well together. We believe in supporting each other and providing excellent client service. Physical presence at the workplace is required. Start Date: October 2026 Please send resumes to Lori Lieberman, lori@lamedia.tv.