Media Operations Specialist
Media Operations
Our media operations team is hiring a full-time media data specialist. Acting as coordinator between external media vendors, internal buying and planning groups, Media Data Specialists collect station reports of ads scheduled to run (prelogs) and send out media purchase data to the client service and planning department on a daily basis. Additionally, Media Data Specialists enter prelog and postlog media clearance into the company’s FileMaker data system and maintain tracking spreadsheets on a Google Drive. This is a high-pressure position, that requires great organizational skills and a pleasant personality. Training is provided to set up new hires for success. Successful employees then become independent at self-check to ensure accuracy in data entry and solutions-oriented communications. We want our new media data specialist to be a reliable team player who has a goal of long-term employment.
Responsibilities
• Responsible to be the go-between media stations and agency planning/buying groups to quickly collect weekly media prelogs
• Enter media postlogs in FileMaker/MediaPro purchasing system weekly to support client reporting accuracy
• Maintain Google Drive spreadsheet tracking Media Prelogs received or pending
• Sort information in MS Excel to check for duplicate information and verify correct stations & rates
• Work within a team and provide coverage for additional stations and projects as needed
Qualifications
• Bachelor or Associate Degree preferred
• Excellent and professional communication skills for email correspondence with station reps and planning/buying departments
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, and any experience operating an Apple computer is a plus
• Typing ability – 40 wpm.
• Highly proficient in Excel. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take an Excel assessment through Indeed.
Benefits
• Base salary: $40,000/year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO package, including major holidays
• 401(k) eligible after 90 days
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