Job Details
EMC Outdoor is an Out of Home media placement agency with planning and buying expertise in every type of Out of Home media available, from traditional, non-traditional, lifestyle to event media platforms. EMC executes and manages campaigns nationally and worldwide. Get "every media under the sun" in any market through a single expert source.
Media Specialist Job Description:
We are seeking a Media Specialist with excellent organizational and project management skills. The Media Specialist must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
The Media Specialist is responsible for owning the development and implementation of Out of Home media proposals and works in close conjunction with the Account Executive, Media & Operations teams, Accounting, and Vendor Suppliers. They will plan proposal development and implementation activities and tasks and ensure they are completed on schedule and budget.
To ensure success, the Media Specialist must demonstrate a keen interest in anticipating and avoiding hurdles, developing and implementing cost efficiencies, and using time-saving tactics. Top candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated critical thinkers continuously looking to improve.
Media Specialist Job Responsibilities:
Media Proposal Development: Research, interface, and negotiate with vendors to develop Out of Home media proposals. Create a plan and logistical elements for the deployment of contracted OOH media plans.
Production Management: collect details for and establish timelines for the client delivery of artwork for media campaigns; compile specs, facilitate posting instructions, generate POPs and post-campaign reports, etc.
Project Communication: Communicate with all parties on the implementation of media campaigns.
Database Management: Update agency CRM platform with project and client updates.
Research: locate and develop new vendor relationships for OOH media options. Coordinate vendor meetings and update and maintain key sales materials.
Media Specialist Skills/Requirements
Bachelor s degree in communications/media or related (essential).
1-3 years of work experience as a media specialist or similar OOH agency experience is a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
Experience with a CRM platform and Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.
Experience/familiarity with Geopath and/or Adquick is a plus.
Contribute to & create proposals in conjunction with the Account Executive.
Request & evaluate vendor media proposals and assist with developing recommendations.
Negotiate with vendors for favorable rates and added value.
Work closely with media and production vendors to confirm specifications for artwork development and share with clients.
Maintaining the flow of information on production-related tasks.
Communicate often and early on all needed project items to internal and external stakeholders.
Escalate to the appropriate internal team members any significant issues.
Work closely with production vendors to keep programs on track & production costs under budget.
Have effective communication and problem-solving skills to find quick & favorable solutions to any issues that arise.
Approving invoices for accounting.
Updating client & project data in CRM software.
Coordinate & create Proof of Performance reports for every campaign in a timely fashion.
Participate in company meetings and activities to build strong internal relationships.
Support planning and execution of internal company events and activities.
Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, and other employee benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO): Holidays and Vacation days
401K
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
NOTES:
COVID Vaccination is required
Please provide a cover letter noting the position, resume, and salary requirements.