Havas Media Network · 3 months ago
Buyer, Digital Investment
New York - Tribeca
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expHavas Media Group North America is seeking a Buyer to join their Digital Investment Team. The role involves managing media partnerships, negotiating rates, and ensuring the successful execution of digital campaigns for clients.
ConsultingMarketingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Utilize internal and syndicated data sources to identify and recommend media vendors that deliver on client/campaign objectives for direct (contextually placed) site buys
Lead the preparation and submission of RFPs (Request For Proposal) to prospective site partners
Participate in negotiation for favorable rates, value, and investment terms for direct site buys
Partner with specialty teams to ensure cohesive Digital campaign launch where necessary
Contribute to client status report on behalf of Digital Investment team campaign execution
Deliver flawless launch and QA support for all digital campaigns
Oversee creation of insertion orders through Prisma system, drive updates as necessary with optimizations
Provide media plan and spec sheet to creative team and/or brand for trafficking
Partner with ad ops team to ensure go live readiness
Review draft billing for client invoicing and support any resolution of discrepant invoicing
Document all rate and added value detail by vendor for use in future negotiation
Partner with Analytics to review, analyze and optimize Digital plans to best performing partners and placements and provide back to Connection Planning for consolidated regular reporting back to client
Meet with vendor sales representatives to obtain information about their products
Lead set up of vendor connections including sit-down meetings, phone calls, and webinars
Lead creative kick off calls with any media partner if necessary, for creative and/or brand teams
Keep abreast of industry trends and assist in knowledge sharing across the team
Lead by example while developing, motivating, and coaching the Digital Investment associate
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of the Digital space inclusive of all site direct and all specialty fields
Strong partnerships with sales organizations
Ability to multi-task and prioritize for self and others
Detail oriented and understanding of budget restraints
Self-Starter/demonstrates initiative
Strong problem-solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, communication and decision-making skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience utilizing tools such as AdServer, Prisma, Nielsen, @Plan, AdRelevance, Google Analytics, other software as needed
1-3 years of digital planning/buying experience
Enthusiasm/willingness to learn
Organized and ability to multitask
Thrives in team environment with strong collaboration skills
Ability to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing
Keen eye for details
Company
Havas Media Network
Havas Media Network specializes in programmatic purchasing, mobile, data consultancy, performance marketing, and social media.
Founded in 1978Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Simon Bevan
Chief Operating Officer
Jackie Lyons
Chief Planning Officer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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