Vovia Job Board
Media Buyer
Description
Offline Media Buyer
We are looking for a results-oriented, data-driven Offline Media Buyer to join our Offline Media Team.
About Vovia
Vovia is a leading marketing, media, and data analysis agency based in Calgary. We believe that success comes from focusing on our people, creating an environment where everyone is free to be themselves, feels supported, and is doing meaningful work together.
Vovia is different. We think you’ll feel those differences in a few key ways - the people you’ll work with, our focus on continual innovation and development, and our commitment to support you on the path that works for you.
What We Offer
- To be part of a dynamic team in a highly collaborative environment
- Recognition – everyone is a contributor
- To be part of a culture that focuses on continuous improvement and innovation – it truly is embedded in everything we do
- Other benefits designed to help you be the best you can be in life and at work including team builders, benefits and health spending account, ongoing training and professional development, and performance-based bonus plan
- Flexible work-from-home options
Our Commitment to Diversity
We all benefit when we are exposed to different ideas, perspectives, and viewpoints. Innovation requires diversity of thought and challenging our assumptions and beliefs. We support and encourage team members to share their opinions and thoughts in a way that is comfortable for each person. Vovia is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
About You
You are a detail-oriented and results-driven media buyer with a passion for helping craft and execute strategic advertising campaigns. You have a keen understanding of various media channels, including, print, broadcast, and out-of-home, and can navigate each to optimize campaign performance.
You are proficient in media research tools and software and stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. Your developing negotiation skills help you secure the best rates and placements, while your excellent communication and collaboration abilities make you a valuable team player. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, always maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail. Most importantly, you are driven by a desire to achieve and exceed client goals, delivering outstanding results through strategic media buying.
What You Will Be Doing
- Offline media buying, contract checking, creative trafficking, reporting, reconciliation, and change management.
- Support media planning through information gathering, costings, and change management.
- Support evaluating media opportunities and providing your POV in writing.
- Actively demonstrate passion and interest in learning more such as how to execute all media from setups to contract negotiations and reconciliations, the benefits and challenges of each medium and its contribution to a campaign’s success, how media can impact business results, the importance and value of awareness, and so on.
- Develop mutually respectful relationships with Vovia’s media partners.
- Contribute to Vovia’s culture of innovation by always looking for and sharing your thoughts and ideas on how to drive continuous improvement through new media opportunities, ad formats, media partners, etc.
Must Haves
- Experience - 1-3 years of media buying experience
- Detail-oriented - Ability to manage intricate details of media plans and placements.
- Strong communication skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and team members.
- Negotiation skills - A developing track record of securing favourable rates and placements
- Technical proficiency - Skilled in media buying/research tools and software, spreadsheets (Google Sheets and Excel) and presentation software such as Google Slides and PowerPoint
- Organizational skills - Strong organizational abilities to handle multiple campaigns and deadlines
- Education - Degree or diploma in a related program such as marketing, communications, or advertising
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines
- Based in Calgary, Alberta, with the option to work in a hybrid model