Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom is a company dedicated to connecting people through innovative fiber internet technology. The Senior Administrator-Media Buyer will execute paid media campaigns and support media strategy through various channels while ensuring effective collaboration and financial accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Foster effective working relationships with media vendors and internal partners
- Execute approved media buys across traditional and non-traditional channels
- Serve as the primary liaison for media vendor coordination and contract implementation
- Maintain accurate media summaries and campaign documentation
- Manage campaign timelines, deliverables, and trafficking requirements
- Oversee vendor performance to ensure full delivery of ordered buys and negotiate make goods as needed
- Manage project handoffs across internal and external partners
- Support tactical execution with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams
- Ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and operations processes
- Research media opportunities in new and existing markets
- Evaluate media tactics for reach, efficiency, investment, and goal alignment
- Gather market insights related to competitive activity, risks, and opportunities
- Review new media opportunities for strategic alignment with marketing goals
- Strong understanding of media invoicing and processing
- Manage complex vendor invoice disputes
- Ensure financial accuracy and compliance across media investments
Skills
- Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience
- 3+ years' experience in Marketing, Media, Communications, PR or other related field
- 2+ years' experience buying traditional media (TV, radio, print, outdoor, digital, transit)
- Strong understanding of media projects, ad specifications and vendor requirements
- Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
- Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities
- Ability to flexibly manage complex processes in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented and organized with ability to manage expectations and deadlines
- Confidence in fostering internal and external relationships
- Topline understanding of Supply Chain and Accounts Payable
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
- Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
- Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- TDS Service Discounts
- Education Assistance
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development
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