Integrated Assistant Media Planner/Buyer- Avalanche Media Group

We are looking for a Media Planning/Buying Assistant who will help develop integrated paid media plans and execute media buys. This is an entry level position for a recent college graduate, preferably with an advertising, marketing, or communications degree. We are not looking for creative graphic designers, content writers or audio/video producers. The ideal candidate should have a true interest in advertising and paid media with an enthusiasm to train for promotion and be a part of the team long term. Avalanche Media Group delivers data-driven, innovative media solutions for clients across all video, audio and visual media platforms. We work directly with major brands within a wide variety of industries and partner with other advertising agencies to help our clients grow their business. For more information, please check us out online at www.avalanchemg.com.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help prepare media plans.
• Pull research reports for media plans.
• Help evaluate basic media opportunities relative to plan objectives.
• Prepare and maintain media authorization forms (ATBs) and flowcharts.
• Monitor implementation of all media schedules (broadcast, streaming, print, out-of-home, paid social, online/mobile, etc.).
• Issue traffic instructions and send creative assets to media vendors.
• Prepare and maintain records, digital reports and analytics, and other periodic reports as required.
• Assist buyers as needed with buy implementation including entering data in our buying software, ordering and confirming buys.
• Maintain buys in our buying software including makegoods and monthly discrepancies.
• Maintain buy folders according to procedure and archive buying folders/binders annually.
• Assist with market research and media vendor opportunities

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Advertising, Marketing or Communications
• Be accurate, organized, meet deadlines, communicate clearly, problem-solve.
• Have a high proficiency with math, numbers, and Excel.
• Responsible for timely completion of all assignments.
• Treat vendors with respect and represent Agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to multi-task, managing work on multiple accounts.
• Be familiar with basic media terms, research tools and concepts.

Apply at jobs@avalanchemg.com

15 Days of PTO; 15 Holidays; 10 Paid Volunteer Hours

Paid Health/Life Benefits

Maternity/Paternity PTO with tenure

Free parking

Snow days