Broadcast Buyer

Colle McVoy

About Colle McVoy:

Colle McVoy is an inventive full-service agency that leads brands to what’s next. We combine purpose, innovation and experiences in new ways to give businesses a competitive advantage. Because brands that set the bar win. We bring this approach to a diverse collection of client partners including 3M, Associated Bank, CHS, Cub Cadet, DuPont, Elanco, Explore Minnesota Tourism, Florida’s Natural, General Mills, The Hershey Company, Invisalign, Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism, Land O'Lakes, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, Target and USA Swimming. Based in Minneapolis, Colle McVoy has been named a Best Place to Work by Outside magazine, Advertising Age and the StarTribune.

https://www.collemcvoy.com


Position Details

Broadcast Buyer
Job
Full-time
10/26/2018
Twin Cities Metro
Minneapolis, MN

Colle McVoy leads brands to what’s next. We combine purpose, innovation and experiences in new ways to give businesses a competitive advantage. Because brands that set the bar win. Our agency culture is unmatched, and we welcome applicants who share our values of passion, partnership, integrity and courage. At Colle McVoy, we anticipate the future with optimism and excitement. And that’s where you come in.

Broadcast Buyer

Colle McVoy is looking for a broadcast buyer (TV/video, radio/audio) who is able manage all aspects of national and local negotiation and investment stewardship while being part of a holistic media team. You are expected to be a broadcast market specialist and maintain a professional relationship with media partner representatives.

While broadcast buying is the core responsibility, we are seeking someone who is curious about media, passionate about the evolving data-led, advanced targeting video/audio landscape, understands that “people are people” (not just standard demos) and thrives on collaboration with media strategy/planning teams to uncover and create new, bespoke opportunities for our clients. Bottom-line, we’re looking for an up-and-coming negotiation rock-star who is detail-oriented/organized/accountable, positive and thrives in our creative media culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Has an understanding of client businesses and agency process 
  • Negotiate and steward assigned client broadcast (video/audio) buys 
  • Develop a respected relationship and help train assistants on broadcast basics as needed 
  • Master use and application of industry research, software and systems, and agency resources 
  • Master buying and monitoring skillset to insure maximum value and no errors 
  • Develop strong relationships with sales representatives and internal agency departments 
  • Deliver POVs relevant to client issues and possible opportunities 
  • Organize and run the day to day business on small accounts, including client meetings, documents, and organizing other buyers on business 
  • Investigate media opportunities as they relate to client businesses and/or agency businesses 
  • Report to the Director of Broadcast Investment and accountable to media strategy teams and the Executive Director of Media

Skills:

  • Passion for advertising, TV/video landscape and emerging video/audio technologies with a strong desire to be an active contributor to both strategic and creative discussions 
  • Thrives on efficiency and organization 
  • Ability to translate production and technical jargon into layperson’s terms 
  • Excels in problem solving and collaboration with internal teams and clients 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Experience with Strata preferred

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience 
  • 1 or more years in local & national TV/video and radio/audio media buying 
  • Digital video, cross-screen and digital audio experience a plus 
  • Proficiency in media-related and other basic software packages 
  • Ability to travel as needed


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