The Media Buyer negotiates with media vendors to secure the most cost-effective delivery of objectives; balancing price with quality factors. The negotiation is reflective of the strategy & brand requirements of approved campaigns in TV, CTV & Radio in a team environment.

This role requires a candidate who is analytical, math proficient, and well organized with great attention to detail. The candidate must be well informed of the TV, Radio & CTV landscape (programming, trends, formats, ownership) trends and research.

• Negotiate approved executions – TV (including linear optimized), Radio & CTV
• Working with specialty teams to identify and implement efficient business practice.
• Work with media vendors regarding tactical aspects of the media buy to achieve campaign objectives and/or fulfill a client request
• Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors
• Input broadcast/CTV media buys
• Actualize media spending
• Assist with financials
• Train media assistants
• Prepare/develop reports in PowerPoint & Excel – routine & custom reports
• Usage of all media related systems
• Media management - DDS, buying platform
• Media Research - nLogic

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus/preferred
• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
• Minimum of 2+ years of media buying
• Media systems’ proficiency
• Strong analytical & math proficiency skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted