WHO WE ARE
Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.
We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past six years in a row.
Our client roster includes US Bank, PWC, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, Teremana, American Cancer Society, White Castle, Ricola, Supercuts, Edible Arrangements, Illva Saronno, Zalando, Airbus and more
YOUR ROLE
We are searching for our next Assistant Buyer to assist our One Marketplace team with implementation, monitoring and stewardship of national video/broadcast schedules. This role is a great entry-level opportunity to those passionate about learning buying (and planning) of media across the advertising industry.
Assistant Buyers are educated on the media landscape by their peers, as well as formalized training, developing communication skills, tackling media math, and learn various media buying and research approaches. A successful Assistant is motivated, organized, and holds themselves accountable. An inquisitive brain, they are eager to learn about the media industry and their clients. A naturally curious mind, resourcefulness, a love for numbers and a passion for advertising are a must.
Please note this role requires a candidate have proximity to our NY office and this is not a remote role. We offer a hybrid work setting with employees working onsite at our NYC office with flexibility to work from home.
- Partner with the One Marketplace buying team to assist on planning/implementiPartner with the One Market place team to assist on planning/implementing both local and national media buys for a variety of clients.
- Monitor and maintain schedules to ensure delivery to client goals and estimates
- Handle reconciliation and billing deadlines and work with finance and accounts payable to streamline process and meet deadlines
- Provide tracking reports and post-buy delivery analyses on quarterly and annual bases.
- Handle requests for various clients, including data collection for information regarding television ratings/programming and industry/ marketplace/technology trends.
- Assist and collaborate with Supervisors and Directors across accounts on budget allocation and goals
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-6 months + experience working in a TV/Radio Media buying role [highly preferred]
- Previous media, marketing or advertising agency experience.
- Strong Excel and number skills (a must)
- Proficiency with Media Ocean, SQAD or related buying programs (preferred]
- Highly organized and a proactive team member who is capable of juggling and multitasking.
- A strong desire to build a career in Media.
Salary range is $43k - $48k. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on skills, qualifications, certifications, industry tenure, and experience of the applicant.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
- Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
- Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies
- Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
- Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401(k) with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning & Development and training programs
- And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.” Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to stand, bend, and reach
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email [email protected].
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What We Do
Crossmedia was born out of a passion to establish an agency model that focuses on what media agencies should do: create innovative, participatory connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. Crossmedia teams are structured to mirror the way consumers interact with media – fluid, flexible and channel-neutral. We’re not specialists forced together. Rather, we are cross-trained individuals who manage insights, planning, execution and measurement across all channels.
