The Media Coordinator supports the media team and is responsible for the execution of many of the procedural elements of buying and executing a media schedule, typically one involving audio media, such as podcast, satellite and terrestrial radio, streaming, etc.
In executing the required processes and steps in support of the media team, the Media Coordinator collaborates and interacts with the media team, the strategy team, finance team, analytics team, and our media partners.
This position is essential to the day-to-day functioning of the media department and requires rigorous attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, follow-through, a strong sense of ownership, commitment to deadlines, and a keen ability to prioritize. The work environment is a team-focused, fast-paced, regularly shifting, startup type environment.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to:
● Work with the media lead and account group to confirm approval to book before submitting insertion orders (IOs).
● Send new or revised I/Os to networks as media buys are confirmed or updated.
● Confirm their receipt and understanding of orders.
● Receive network I/Os back from networks and confirm their accuracy.
● File I/Os according to internal process and specifications.
● Enter media plan details into the media management software system with correct codes and data.
● Update and revise plan details in the software system as plan changes are confirmed.
● Update any internal booking tracker promptly and with rigorous accuracy.
● Promptly reconcile discrepancies between booked and cleared media spend.
● Ensure any reconciled updates in our media system are complete within 48 hours
● Complete and initiate CIA wire requests to finance.
● Cultivate and maintain positive, strong relationships with networks and vendors.
● Organize and update media team files.
● Assist in maintenance of the Master Audio Universe Database or other internal DBs.
● Complete media ad hoc requests before, during, and after the schedule runs.
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree or above is preferred
● Comfortable with significant amounts of data entry with attention to accuracy and detail.
● Strong proficiency in excel, including pivot tables.
● General media background (buying, planning, or sales), Direct Response buying preferred.
● Knowledge of Strata Media Buying software is a plus.
● Strong numerical aptitude.
● Works well under pressure and under tight deadlines.
● Excellent organizational skills.
● Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
● Proactive problem-solving
Benefits
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