Media Buyer Jobs

Are you working in the media industry and looking for a job as a Media Buyer? Then let Media Week Jobs find the Media Buyer job that’s right for you.

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

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

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

TV media manager needed for top media agency!

PFJ
London, England
GBP28000-GBP35000

Broadcast Manager - Top 10 Media Agency

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

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

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

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...