Media Buyer

We are looking for a

Media Buyer

to join our team in our Dallas, Texas office. As a

Media Buyer

at Mindstream, you will take your passion for media and turn it into impactful, results-driven campaigns. The ideal candidate is a creative, analytical, and resourceful media buyer extraordinaire ready to join our team and bring your expertise to the world of television, radio, print, and digital media. In this role, you'll negotiate game-changing deals, optimize performance, and collaborate with a talented team to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love crunching numbers, and have a knack for innovative problem-solving, this is your opportunity to shine! With opportunities to mentor rising talent, shape high-profile campaigns, and stay on the cutting edge of industry trends, every day is an adventure.

• This is a hybrid position with 3 days in-office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Negotiates, purchases and monitors television and radio buys, both locally and nationally for assigned markets.

Negotiates, purchases and monitors print, OOH, direct vendor digital audio and direct vendor digital video buys.

Produces and executes optimum buys in terms of cost efficiencies and goal delivery, while following client guidelines

Negotiates added value opportunities within client guidelines

Reviews all media invoices and resolves any discrepancies

Responsible for reporting buys performance in the form of a post-buy analysis

Collaborate with team members to ensure all client needs are met

Effectively problem-solves, generates innovative solutions

Improve and maintain positive relations with media representatives

Evaluate and recommend sponsorship opportunities if valuable to a client

Stay updated on spot market conditions, price fluctuations, changes in viewing patterns, station changes

Working on a range of client accounts at the same time, often juggling various projects and deadlines.

Assist on new business projects as needed

Help mentor and train Associate Media Buyers

Qualifications and Requirements :

3-5 years media buying experience; agency and national experience preferred

Self-motivated, very detailed oriented and an independent thinker

Positive attitude and team oriented

Ability to think analytically based on business objectives and client needs

High comfort level with numbers and constant reporting needs

Communicate clearly and effectively to others, written and verbal

Plans and organizes work; sets priorities and manages time well

Has a sense of urgency to obtain results, meets deadlines

Handles large volume of work efficiently, effectively and productively

Knowledge of Mediaocean and Mircosoft Office