Sr Associate, Investment, Broadcast

The Senior Associate, Broadcast Investment is responsible for all aspects of broadcast media management (audio and video) for assigned clients, including negotiation, placement, management and reconciliation for assigned clients. The Senior Associate works closely with the Manager and Director to ensure buy goals are met. The Senior Associate must maintain quality control of all client activations and encourage team productivity as well as collaborate with our internal and external teams, clients and partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: u00b7 Effectively manage all aspects of broadcast buys (audio and video) including negotiation, execution, maintenance, reconciliation, reporting and vendor management u00b7 Collaborate with planners to aid the development of media plans for assigned clients u00b7 Engage and implement all client-approved plans (ongoing) u00b7 Foster and implement positive, collaborative, proactive communication with Account Management, Creative and Integrated Planning teams (via in-person, phone or email) u00b7 Maintain a solid understanding of clientsu2019 brands/products/markets/and target audiences u00b7 Ensure accountability of client investment including posting of buys, reporting, make-good / discrepancy management and invoice reconciliation u00b7 Create, implement and support best practices across the team and within the department; identify areas for operational efficiencies and leverage Rise tools and technology for the benefit of our clients u00b7 Foster accountability and ownership of client portfolio; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely; lead and direct the work of other support staff, as appropriate u00b7 Anticipate client needs in response to changing media and market landscapes by providing proactive info and solutions u00b7 Meet tight deadlines within established budgets u00b7 Miscellaneous projects / duties, as assigned or requested by Director JOB REQUIREMENTS Appropriate education and / or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis Education: u00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) or a combination of an Associateu2019s degree and related work experience u00b7 Ability to speak, read and write the English language Experience: u00b7 5+ years of progressive media buying experience along with audio (OTA) and video (linear and non-linear) planning, buying and execution desired u00b7 Proficiency in MediaOcean/Spectra and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge in research/data tools (SQAD, Vivvix, Nielsen, comScore, PrimeLingo, etc.) desired u00b7 Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all clients and vendors, and all levels of the organization u00b7 Proven track record of successfully delivering savings (ongoing) and advantaged audio / video campaigns u00b7 Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs u00b7 Strong media and vendor management skills along with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills u00b7 Relentless focus on client satisfaction with proven ability to exceed client expectations u00b7 Strong analytical skills and command of media buying, research and reporting resource and tools u00b7 Working knowledge of other media a plus (i.e. digital, print, search, social, OOH, etc.) u00b7 Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: u00b7 Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; advanced Microsoft Excel experience a plus u00b7 Ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain Riseu2019s professional standards when dealing with clients and vendors u00b7 Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture u00b7 Possesses a desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a rapid-paced, deadline-committed environment where everyone is expected to be hands-on u00b7 Exhibits sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges u00b7 Aptitude for problem-solving with the ability to identify solutions that result in positive outcomes u00b7 Ability to summarize details and information for peer and management review Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $60,000 - $75,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.

Created: 2025-11-21