Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.
Named “Most Innovative Agency” by Campaign US, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency that provides ingenious solutions for brands looking to challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Starz and McDonald’s (to name a few…).
Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.
The Associate Buyer is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of Video Media schedules.
As an Associate Buyer, you will receive hands-on training that will prepare you for a career in multimedia buying. You will learn the tools, terminology and decision making needed to be successful in planning and managing media investments.
You will develop a complete understanding of “the life of a commercial unit” (i.e., buying, tracking, billing, and posting), and are expected to establish strong relationships with both the outside vendors and the internal teams to ensure that all media buys are well-executed.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Learn and master all investment systems and tools of buying
- Work with managers to develop buying and negotiation skills
- Develop a working knowledge of your client’s goals, guidelines and strategies
- Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by managers
- Deliver post-buy reports to clients with the support of managers
- Stay current with all department tools and research, and work with managers to apply to stewardship and planning
- Perform basic buying and stewardship functions as instructed by managers
- Provide admin/systems support to the buying teams under assigned clients and agency at large
- Maintain good relationships with network partners which will allow you to perform your responsibilities in an efficient manner
Qualifications
- You should be able to demonstrate basic computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- You are solution-oriented and able to multi-task
- A collaborative team player who can work independently and as part of a matrix structure
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present in a clear and actionable way
- Strong attention to detail & excellent organizational skills are a must
- Passionate about generating groundbreaking ideas and infusing our team with a fresh perspective to drive creativity
- Positive attitude and energy – good vibes only!
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Current or previous internship within media / marketing services company a plus
- Strong interest in media strategy / marketing communication
Salary and Benefits
Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.
In-Office Work Schedule
This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office per week.
Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring
What We Do
Named “Most Innovative Agency” by Campaign US, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency that provides ingenious solutions for brands looking to challenge the status quo. And as a mission-based agency, our rallying cry, "Challenge the Comfortable," is our team philosophy to push outside our comfort zones to solve problems in new ways – because there can be no greatness without enduring a bit of discomfort.
Canvas was created to embrace the rapid pace of change in the industry with the belief that future viability means reimagining what's possible. This fresh, strategic approach to media marketing services has produced an environment in which it’s possible to fearlessly try the unusual. Under the “Challenge the Comfortable” banner, the Canvas team dedicates itself to getting outside of our comfort zones and resisting the conventional.
Launched in 2015, we are dual-headquartered in Los Angeles and New York, with regional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Atlanta. Canvas Worldwide services clients such as Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Starz, MGM Studios, McDonald's and more.
At Canvas, assumptions are left behind, everything is questioned, and in the process, the unexpected—sometimes even magical—happens daily. So, if you’re bold enough to Challenge the Comfortable… then we want YOU to come work for the most innovative agency in the country!
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