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 Media buyer is an assistant to the Media Buyers on our local broadcast team. This is a great opportunity to get into media buying/planning. You’ll learn all about TV and Radio buying and negotiating, as well as critical skills for any media position.
Responsibilities
- Provide admin support to the buying teams under assigned clients and markets
- Develop a working knowledge of client’s goals, guidelines, and strategies
- Training in the systems and tools of buying
- Become proficient in the pre-buy program and reports
- Call, obtain and upload station availabilities for group’s assigned markets
- Perform basic buying functions as instructed by your buyers
- Prepare stewardship of all buys and stay current with all department tools and research
- Order and monitor all confirm approved media buys
- Review and maintain approved makegoods and input into buy system
- Review with buyers all billing discrepancies and resolve in a timely manner
- Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by buyer or Supervisor
- Work with buyers to learn buying and negotiation skills - receive hands on training that will prepare you for a career in media buying
Qualifications
- College Graduate- (Bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
- Sociable – frequent communication with outside vendors
- Strong written and verbal skills, both by phone and email. Communication is key for this position.
- Detail oriented with strong attention to follow through
- Ability to multi-task
- Familiar with data entry
- Computer proficient
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)Capable of working independently
- Ability to be flexible and a team player
- Likes to have fun as well as work hard
Yearly Compensation - $45,000 salary
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.
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!
