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. Benefits include:

· 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, [email protected].

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person