Situation Group, a leading digital marketing agency for entertainment, media and mission based brands, is seeking a full-time Media Buyer with 2+ years of experience. Situation Group has been honored with numerous workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune for our commitment to our workplace and our team members. In keeping with these values, a core element of this position is commitment to supporting both individual and team growth.

Responsibilities:

Hands-On (100% of responsibilities):

• Working collaboratively with all internal teams to successfully deliver digital media campaigns – teams may include Planning, Search and Social, Programmatic, Data and Creative
• Monitor budgets, pacing and ensure deadlines are met
• Setup and QA digital advertising campaigns across multiple platforms, including but not limited to Google Ads, Display & Video 360, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, etc.
• Work with vendor support teams on tracking tag implementation and issue troubleshooting/inquiry.
• Optimize campaigns to meet and surpass campaign KPI benchmarks and internal benchmarks.
• Communicate and ensure delivery of campaign assets (working with PM and account team)
• Maintain communications with media technology partners to ensure campaigns are running smoothly
• Ensure the accurate reporting of campaigns

Core Competencies:

• Technical learning
• Time management
• Functional or Technical skills
• Attention to Detail
• Managing and measuring work

Requirements

• 2+ years of Media Buying experience (preferred with digital or social experience)
• Experience working with industry tools (Facebook Ads Manager, Facebook Business Manager,YouTube, Google Search, Google Display Network, Google Analytics)
• Knowledge and utilization of 1st and/or 3rd party data
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills
• Ability to multi-task and deliver work on-time for set deadlines
• Previous media trafficking experience is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Docs/Sheets
• Strong curiosity and a quick learner
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be prepared for a fast-paced environment and be comfortable making decisions

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Annual Salary: $55k - $75k
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

Our Company

The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands—Madison Square Garden, WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Columbia University, Harvard Online, and No Kid Hungry.

The Studio is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.