Senior Media Buyer - TV

1w1 week ago

Bully Pulpit International

Washington, US · Full-time · $58,000 – $65,000

About this role

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists from politics, brands, and government. We seek a detail-oriented Senior Media Buyer to support our TV practice, handling the heavy lifting of trafficking and maintenance. You will transition into active negotiation and buying as you grow with the team.

In this role, you will support execution and management of paid media campaigns across numerous clients on the Paid Media team. You’ll work closely with Media Buyers, Client Services, Media Planning, and Analytics teams to execute successful campaigns. The position suits someone with passion for building a career in digital advertising in an agency setting.

Day-to-day involves buying support like entry, maintenance, and revision of media buys in Freewheel Strata. You’ll compile pre-logs and post-logs, manage trafficking of local and network buys, and ensure creative assets reach vendors on time. Additional tasks include billing assistance and vendor relations.

The ideal candidate is a quick learner comfortable running paid media programs in social media, search, and programmatic platforms. Expect to work from offices in Chicago, DC, NYC, SF, or LA at least 3 days a week. BPI offers sophisticated strategies across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing.

Requirements

2-3+ years of experience in local broadcast, radio, or cable buying
Network buying knowledge is a plus
Hands-on working knowledge of Freewheel Strata preferred
Familiarity with planning and buying tools such as comScore, SRDS, SQAD, and Extreme Reach
Passion for managing or building a career in digital advertising in an agency setting
Quick learner comfortable running paid media programs in social media, search, and programmatic advertising platforms

Responsibilities

Assist with the entry, maintenance, and revision of media buys within the Freewheel Strata system
Compile pre-logs and post-logs for campaigns to ensure delivery and accuracy
Manage the trafficking of local and network buys, ensuring all creative assets reach vendors on time
Assist the media team with monthly invoicing and financial reconciliation as a point of contact for internal finance and external vendors
Assist the team with requests from internal planning and client services
Assist in communications with media vendors, including managing new vendor setups