Media Buyer, Investments

Media Buyer

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at

The Media Buyer is responsible for the negotiation and placement of all digital media for the client. As a Buyer, you are responsible for all digital media recommendations, including direct IO, custom partnerships, helping steward programmatic considerations and budget allocations, and streaming. The Media Buyer will be assigned a specific client and be part of a team that manages the account from the start of negotiations to the final campaign wrap up. The successful candidate must also be a creative thinker, incorporating the latest media trends and innovations, including streaming. Candidate should exhibit a can-do attitude to tackle all assignments, exhibit the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, and be a creative problem solver that participates and takes interest in the agency, the industry, and the success of our clients. The Media Buyer will learn to deal effectively with clients and work closely with our planning group in managing budgets, developing strategies, negotiating media buys, and executing customized enhancements. It is imperative that this candidate follows technology and creative work to stay on top of pertinent information and trends.

Negotiates and documents rates, special placements and added value.

Executes all Media plans while adhering to established budgets and timelines.

Clearly and accurately communicates orders and changes to media vendors.

Monitors buys in progress, arranges for makegoods and credits and is responsible for the post-buy results of all buys.

Tracks media expenditures in systems to ensure budget compliance.

Researches and maintains record of trends, innovations and changes that affect media buying.

Collaborates with clients and media team members and media planners to resolve media billing issues.

Passionate about advertising and the ability to spread that passion to others.

Work hard and smart on several projects at once.

Ability to present to an audience.

Skilled communicator.

Strong mathematical ability required.

One year of agency experience required or 1- 3 years of media buying/planning experience as a junior or assistant buyer at a media agency preferred.

Work experience in digital preferred.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

$66,500.00 - $66,500.00

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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