Junior Media Planner/Buyer – MPG

The Opportunity:
MPG is currently seeking a highly a motivated individual with experience in the media industry. We are looking for a Junior Media Planner/Buyer with around 1 year of experience working in a media agency. The planner/buyer will be responsible for planning and execution of an assigned client list. In addition, the responsibility for ensuring a successful day to day running of business to achieve delivery of media objectives on a fiscal basis

About MPG:
MPG is about Leading New Thinking. We are looking for an organized, detail oriented, media-passionate and media-creative individual looking to grow their media career on a media team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Planning and execution of media plans as it pertains to the client
• Cost analysis and negotiation
• Media Analysis
• Able to train and manage a coordinator
• Manage and execute all client’s insertion orders
• In charge of checking client billings against planned media and tracking in a budget control report
• Discrepancy processing
• Accuracy of computer input, estimates and planned data
• Quality Control
• Develop and implement new systems or procedures with media team

Training:
• Current understanding and use of media measurement tools
• Current understanding of markets/media/buying conditions
• Knows how to evaluate media against a consumer target
• Great negotiating skills
• Great business writing skills
• Great analytical ability
• Demonstrates a good understanding of agency and client’s business

Primary Skills & Traits:
• Accuracy
• Team Player
• Communication Skills
• Organization
• Computer Skills
• Action Oriented
• Confidence
• Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm
• Initiative & Common Sense

Resume can be emailed to robyn.baldwin@mpg.com