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Media Buying Assistant

BrighterBox
Posted 16 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This independent media planning and buying agency, established in 1978, seeks an AV Buying Assistant to support its Audio-Visual team.
  • The role involves negotiating with major TV Saleshouses and managing advertising campaigns across various platforms, ensuring smooth execution.
  • Candidates should have a strong academic background, literacy and numeracy skills, and preferably some work experience or internships in media or advertising.
  • The company offers a collaborative and fast-paced work environment, with extensive training opportunities to develop well-rounded media professionals.
  • The position typically requires 1-2 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not disclosed.

This company is a fully independent media planning and buying agency, committed to transparency, collaboration, and results-driven execution. With a strong reputation built since 1978, it supports a wide range of clients, including RSPCA, Garmin, GOSH! Food, Pure Cremation, and Woodland Trust.The company believes in developing well-rounded media professionals by exposing them to all media channels—from PPC to television—and offering extensive learning and training opportunities. It fosters a fast-paced, intelligent, and sociable work environment, making it an ideal place to start a career in media.?? Role overviewAs an AV Buying Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Audio-Visual team across various media buying activities. You’ll negotiate with top TV Saleshouses (ITV, C4, Sky, Disney), manage advertising campaigns across TV, BVOD, and CTV, and ensure seamless campaign execution.You’ll be part of a collaborative team of eight, including Media Executives, a Planner Buyer, an Account Director, a Head of AV, and an AV Director. Expect hands-on training, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to work with leading brands in a dynamic industry.? What you’re good at

  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills
  • Solid academic background
  • Team player with a strong work ethic
  • Work experience or internships (preferred)
  • Passion for advertising and media
  • Excellent communication and social skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Meticulous attention to detail

?? Bonus points for

  • Experience in media buying or planning
  • Familiarity with research and analysis tools in media
  • Prior exposure to client-facing roles

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.