Media Buyer Jobs

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With hundreds of jobs in the media industry, Media Week Jobs should be your first port of call for your next Media Buyer job. So if you are thinking of becoming a Media Buyer, Media Week Jobs can help you find the Media Buyer job that’s right for you.

What does a Media Buyer do?

A Media Buyer purchases space in media including television, magazines and newspapers on behalf of advertisers. They are most commonly based within specialist media buying and planning agencies and spend much of their time negotiating with media sales houses. It is the job of the Media Buyer to get the best value and most effective advertising space for their clients.

Media Buyer roles are now often combined with Media Planning positions, although some of the larger agencies still keep the roles separate. Often the roles are combined for entry-level recruits.

Key attributes of a Media Buyer

A degree or a qualification in marketing or business management is an advantage but not essential
Good numerical and data skills
Good negotiation and sales technique
Good understanding of the media industry
Strong ability to build contacts and client relationships
Financial management experience
Work experience for entry-level recruits is also an advantage

Responsibilities of a Media Buyer

To liaise with the advertiser before and after an advertisement has been placed to gain an understanding of their marketing and advertising strategy
Negotiate with media sales firms and departments to get the best deal for the client on the best spaces
Develop a strong relationship with media sales staff
Monitor the placement of the advertisement to check the advertiser is getting what they have paid for


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Senior Media Buyer

Senior Media Buyer job from Forex Capital Markets

The Senior Media Buyer will be involved with multi-million dollar campaigns with some of the largest financial portals in the world.

  • Forex Capital Markets
  • Commensurate with experience

Digital Media Analyst

Digital Media Analyst  job from Propel

Are you a digital media planner/buyer or Account Manager who is tired of the long and demanding hours in an agency? Do you still want to continue working in digital, maintain your contacts and enjoy gathering insight from data and presenting? If so,...

  • Propel
  • London, England
  • GBP30000-GBP35000

Broadcast Media Manager - Planning and Buying

Broadcast Media Manager - Planning and Buying job from PFJ

TV media manager needed for top media agency!

  • PFJ
  • London, England
  • GBP28000-GBP35000

Broadcast Manager - Top 10 Media Agency

Broadcast Manager - Top 10 Media Agency job from PFJ

Great opportunity for an experienced Broadcast Manager to work for an established medium sized Media Agency in the London's West End, To £35k dependent on experience, plus great benefits

  • PFJ
  • London, England
  • GBP30000-GBP35000

Senior Sales Executive

Senior Sales Executive job from Formula Won

A highly appealing opportunity for a Senior Sales Executive to join one of the world’s most exciting and prestigious consumer contract publishers.

  • Formula Won
  • London
  • £25-30k + excellent commission

Sponsorship Manager

Sponsorship Manager job from Formula Won

An extremely unusual and unique opportunity to work with a major media events company on a branded product considered the world’s most prestigious in its field.

  • Formula Won
  • Surrey + work from home
  • £35k + Comm. (OTE £60k)

Online Media Buyer

Online Media Buyer job from Propel

Love online media buying and looking to move client side? Our client is a leading online marketing research company. As one of the longest established players in their market, they have a great reputation and great clients.Your main responsibilty will...

  • Propel
  • West End, England
  • GBP21000-GBP27000

Network Sales Executive

Network Sales Executive job from Formula Won

An exceptional opportunity for a Network Sales Executive to join the ranks of an award winning and market leading information services organisation.

  • Formula Won
  • London
  • £25k + Uncapped Commission

Group Sales Manager

Group Sales Manager job from Formula Won

An exceptional opportunity for a Group Sales Manager to join the ranks of an award winning and market leading information services organisation.

  • Formula Won
  • London
  • £40k + uncapped commission

Account Manager

Account Manager job from Formula Won

An extremely exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to secure a senior position with a leading global business media company

  • Formula Won
  • London
  • £24-27k + comm + £4k car allowance

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