Direct Response DRTV Media Buyer

Gotham Direct, Inc. is a rapidly growing media agency that represents clients operating in various industries. We provide our clients strategic media solutions within the brand building direct response tradition  (ROI focused, high profile media).  

 

Our culture is hard working, focused, fun, and casual (only those who like to wear jeans need apply).  Corporate benefits include: commutation allowance, gym membership reimbursement, complimentary soda & snacks, reimbursement for “follow your passion” classes, “free lunch Thursdays”, top tier healthcare, 401K with agency matched funds, tuition reimbursement, etc. 

 

Come see why Inc. Magazine ranked us 26th on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America list!  Located two blocks from Grand Central and on-line at www.GothamDirectInc.com.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Media buying:

Plan, Negotiate and Buy  Local and National Cable DRTV schedules. Supervise and monitor media schedules and contracts with the networks Issue weekly results reports to supervisor Develop excellent relationships with the networks and reps

 Account Management: Develop media plans/recommendations Maintain budgets, generate authorizations, orders, flowcharts, etc. Helps research and maintain records of trends, innovations and changes that affect media planning and buying

 Supervisory: Train Assistant Buyer/planner in daily media functions and overall workflow

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:College degree3-5 years of DRTV (short form or long form) or Spot TV buying experience required Strong verbal and written communication skills The ability to implement and evaluate media plans and projects .

 

OTHER SKILLS:Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint proficient CORE or other DRTV buy management system experience required TNS/Ad-Spender and MRI experience a plus

 

 Please email Resume with Salary Requirements