Media Buyer

Job Description

Bauer Entertainment Marketing: Media Buyer

Bauer Entertainment Marketing (www.BauerEM.com) is looking for a dynamic professional to implement and maintain advertising campaigns for music, sports, and entertainment client companies. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying cost-effective media outlets, negotiating ad placements and prices, developing ad buy strategies, managing project timelines and deliverables, communicating with clients, executing advertising plans, optimizing campaign ROI, and reporting on results. Ultimately, you will ensure that ads reach target audiences through high-quality channels at the lowest possible prices.

On an ongoing basis, the Media Buyer will provide BEM with insights, observations, and actionable recommendations for streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and maximizing results.

This position reports to the President and will be supported by Account Coordinators and interns. Work will be conducted remotely or from BEM’s workspace in East Nashville. The top candidate will be offered a minimum 3-month contract and the potential to earn full-time employment.

Qualifications:

• College graduate with a major in business, music, marketing, communication, sociology, or psychology

• 3+ years of background in executing marketing campaigns and managing media-buying projects

• Experience with marketing and/or entertainment companies

Hard Skills:

• Highly accomplished in media buying (e.g., Radio, Print, Billboard, TV, OTT, etc.)

• Expert-level written and oral communication skills. Preference given to strong copywriters

• Able to analyze data, identify actionable takeaways, and deliver clear and concise reportsHelp drive online media buying strategy by developing and managing profitable advertising

• Develop and test media campaigns with specific performance-based objectives

• Activate third-party partners (i.e., groups, clubs, record stores, CVBs, Groupon, Ticketmaster) by establishing paid and trade promotions

• Prospect new publisher and media buying opportunities

• Develop strong relationships with partners to continually test and optimize campaigns

• Strong analytical skills. This position must be ROI and metrics-driven

• Self-starter with the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Products (e.g., Doc, Slides, Forms)

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction and supervision

• Excellent people skills for collaborating with colleagues and clients, in-person and remotely

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and productive while simultaneously managing multiple tasks

• Needs to be instructed only once, but not afraid to ask for clarification

• Capacity to get work done in a fast-paced environment not confined to a typical “9-to-5” day

• Confident, mature problem-solver and adept at anticipating opportunities. Handles objections with ease

• Seeks, welcomes, and uses constructive criticism to learn, improve, and grow

• Builds long-term relationships with clients while anticipating needs and upselling relevant services

This job offers you:

• Flexible Scheduling: Work from wherever and whenever you want as long as your duties and deadlines are met, communication is timely and consistent, and clients are happy with results. Unlimited vacation with approval

• Hands-on Experience: Working at a small, high-growth company means you’ll have greater access, visibility, responsibility, and accountability from day one

• Networking Opportunities: Meet, engage, and build relationships with a variety of professionals across the entertainment industry through conferences, events, and membership in Helping Our Music Evolve (HOME)

• Professional & Personal Growth: BEM will pay for approved marketing certifications, networking events, and association memberships. Receive a free annual Spotify or Apple Music membership plus up to $25/month “concert cash” to attend an event of your choice

• Health Benefits: BEM’s full-time employees receive access to BlueCross BlueShield medical, dental, and vision group plans not available on the individual insurance market. We contribute 50% of the employee rate.

• Financial Benefits: BEM matches your Social Security and Medicare contributions

• Team Recognition: Be recognized and rewarded for your efforts, and appreciated for the impact you have on the company. Earn "Bauer Bucks" from colleagues that can be redeemed for gift cards and amazing experiences such as white-water rafting, whiskey tasting, or dance lessons.

• Mental Health Mornings: Up to $50 per month for uninterrupted chilling-out. This can be visiting the spa, playing golf, getting a manicure, going shopping, goat yoga...totally up to you!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reqey8-3-146-105-137-42 in your application.