Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency recognized as one of Ad Age's 'Best Places to Work'. The Associate Buyer is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Video Media schedules, receiving hands-on training to prepare for a career in multimedia buying and developing strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Train 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
Skills
- 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!
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Employee social and wellness events
- A DEI Council
- Auto purchase rebate program
- Monthly wellness allowance
- Hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office per week
Company Overview
Canvas Worldwide is a full-service agency that provides its clients with a holistic approach to all their branding and marketing needs. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Playa Vista, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.canvasworldwide.com/.