A Media Planner/Buyer on our team understands how to create sound media plans while building media relationships leading to the best media plan designed to get results.

A Media Planner/Buyer asks the right questions, shares insights across teams, communicates constantly (early and often!) with clients and colleagues, leads with a positive attitude, and shares the spotlight for a job well done. A true “Bright Light” for solving communication challenges, a Media Planner/Buyer at A. Bright Idea thrives in our fast-paced, high volume, quick-on-your-feet, respectful-of-all-ideas environment.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years buying media in local markets (regional and national buys a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or related field
• Agency experience preferred
• Experience executing media buys and building media relationships to reach client objectives
• Digital media experience preferred
• Experience using media software to plan media buys
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with media, and negotiate on behalf of client
• Demonstrated ability to manage media budgets
• Ability to communicate media plans and overall strategy to clients and upper management
• Problem-solver and over-communicator with exceptional attention to detail
• Passionate and cooperative team player with a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and web-based software programs