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dentsu · 2 days ago

Senior Associate, National Audio Investment

Dentsu is a global marketing agency, and they are seeking a Senior Associate for National Audio Investment. This role involves executing national audio buying across various platforms while ensuring campaigns are effectively planned, activated, and aligned with client goals.

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Responsibilities

Issue RFPs, evaluate vendor proposals using ACT1 research, and build tactical schedules and recommendations aligned to client KPIs
Execute and optimize national audio buys in MediaOcean across terrestrial radio, podcasting, and digital audio
Negotiate rates, added value, bonus weight, and makegoods
Issue insertion orders (IOs) and maintain campaign buysheets
Track pacing, delivery, makegoods, and campaign optimizations
Manage added value and makegood trackers
Maintain accurate campaign documentation and budget summaries
Reconcile billing discrepancies with vendors and Finance
Deliver post-buy analyses and performance reporting
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for vendor partners, developing and maintaining strong relationships
Prepare client updates on campaign status, pacing, optimizations, and performance
Partner with Planning, Strategy, Creative, Traffic, and Finance teams for seamless execution
Develop client-facing and internal materials, including recaps, vendor evaluations, and performance summaries
Monitor audio marketplace trends, partner offerings, and changes in platform capabilities
Participate in vendor meetings and industry presentations to deepen expertise and surface actionable learnings
Translate performance data and marketplace insights into future-planning recommendations
Support special client projects, such as marketplace updates, category POVs, and upfront materials

Qualification

Media buying experienceMediaOcean proficiencyNegotiation skillsACT1 knowledgeAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving abilities

Required

2+ years of experience in media buying and negotiation; audio buying experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of media math concepts and campaign delivery metrics
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive, accountable, and able to work independently and cross-functionally
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred

Experience with MediaOcean and ACT1

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave

Company

We are dentsu.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$24.88M
Key Investors
Epiris
2012-07-12Acquired
1993-11-01Private Equity· $24.88M

Leadership Team

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Dawn Rowlands
CEO Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigel Sharrocks
CEO, Aegis Media Global Brands
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