Senior Broadcast Buyer

What We Believe

We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart.

 

Our Hiring Philosophy

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: https://www.carmichaellynch.com/about/

 

What’s In It for You*

• Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
• We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
• A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
• Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, 18-week maternity leave, 12-week parental leave, 19 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more.

*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

 

Due to new business growth, we are seeking two Senior Broadcast Media Buyers.

The Senior Broadcast Media Buyer negotiates and implements broadcast buys, enters information into tracking system, maintains contracts, and performs post-analysis. This will also include internal collaboration, presentation to clients, and maintaining positive industry relationships. Senior Broadcast Buyer will support Broadcast Manager on platform level initiatives and media negotiations. This role is responsible for keeping teams/department abreast of developments in broadcast industry.

 

Day to day responsibilities for the Sr Broadcast Buyer include but are not limited to:

• Local broadcast negotiations  • Understands principles of local radio and television negotiations • Experience developing market expertise in large and small DMAs • Cultivates relationships with vendors and other outside entities • Understands client objectives, resources, and pros/cons of approaches to address them • Works closely with media strategy team on broadcast planning rates • Fulfills role on team seamlessly, working with accuracy and urgency • Demonstrates initiative to understand, master, and implement innovative ideas • Cross Platform Stewardship • Maintains buying activity on Media Ocean OX • Evaluates and accepts makegoods • Reconciles monthly invoices • Team player • Maintains a professional, can-do attitude at all times • Demonstrates initiative and ability to take direction • Maintains effective communication, responding quickly and accurately

 

Required Skills:

1. Education: • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or a closely-related field.   2. Skills and Experience: • 3-4 years minimum in media department, current title Buyer or greater. • Experience with broadcast media buying (national and local). • Experience managing multiple clients, working with multiple departmental teams • Experience with other (Digital) video formats FEP, OTT, VOD etc. preferred • Experience with brand, DRTV, and other buying forms a plus • Proven passion, drive and active knowledge for new and emerging media   3. Competencies (characteristics and work style):