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Rain the Growth Agency · 1 day ago

Senior Media Buyer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rain the Growth Agency is a rapidly growing media agency seeking a Senior Media Buyer to join their team. The role involves planning, negotiating, and purchasing media across video channels to ensure campaigns meet client objectives and deliver optimal ROI.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute video buying strategies aligned with client goals and KPIs

Negotiate rates, added value, and placement with media vendors to maximize campaign performance

Collaborate with Planning to align buys with overall media strategy

Participate in client calls as the media advocate discussing marketplace conditions, opportunities, rates and any media related topics

Manage budgets and ensure accurate billing and reconciliation

Monitor campaign delivery and provide recommended optimizations and testing based on performance goals

Maintain strong vendor relationships and stay informed on market trends and pricing

Mentor junior team members and assist in training on best practices

Attend team meetings and participate in brainstorming sessions around process development/improvement, identify areas for efficiency, tool enhancements, etc

Independently troubleshoot and problem solve on day-to-day tasks

Qualification

Media buying experienceAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsExcel proficiencyStrategic thinkingPresentation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

5+ years of media buying experience (linear and CTV) in an agency setting. Must have experience in national linear and performance/response-driven media

Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage large-scale buys

Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills. Comfortable dealing with large amounts of data

Familiarity with cross-platform measurement and integration with digital campaigns

Demonstrates strategic thinking; a critical thinker and good problem-solver

Excellent presentation, communication, organizational and influencing skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of emerging trends in linear and CTV; stays on top of current trends and calculated risk-taker

Ability to tell a story using data

Proactive, self-directed and well organized

Proven ability to work as part of a team and mentor junior team members all with a focus on achieving goals

Appreciation of our Core Values