Media Assistant

Company: Mintz + Hoke
Location: Avon
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

The Media Assistant should possess a general knowledge of advertising and be attuned to all forms of media, including social media. Primary responsibility consists of issuing purchase orders for advertising space across all forms of media - print (newspaper + magazine), digital, broadcast (TV, cable, radio), and out-of-home. Additionally, the Media Assistant will provide administrative support for the media team in the preparation of media plans, reports, and performance analytics.Roles + ResponsibilitiesBooks purchase orders for all media within an assigned group of clients.Maintain media schedules and budgets across all clients.Demonstrates understanding of each Client business.Coordinates creative asset material delivery information including closing deadlines and specifications.Monitors placements in progress by spot checking and negotiating credit or billing adjustments when necessary.Maintains all media placement orders and is responsible for post-performance reporting.Tracks media expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance.Collaborates with clients, media partners, media team members and other agency personnel to resolve media billing issues.Conducts media research, evaluates data; develops point-of-views; understands various media and their applications against Client strategies/goals.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.QualificationsEntry-level position. Relevant industry experience is appreciated, but not required.Strong mathematical abilities required in this position.Attention to detail is required.Ability to handle multiple tasks, particularly in a fast-paced environment.Highly self-motivated with an ability to work independently and to collaborate with media buyers and planners as well as client service and accounting teams.Critical thinking required to excel in this position.

Keywords: Mintz + Hoke, New England , Media Assistant, Advertising , Avon, Northeast