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Carmichael Lynch

Senior Broadcast Buyer

Carmichael Lynch, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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What We Believe We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart.

Our Hiring Philosophy Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit https://www.carmichaellynch.com/about/

What’s In It for You

Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one‑on‑ones with managers, etc.)

Competitive equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)

A strong, vibrant, continually‑evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Competitive company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, 18‑week maternity leave, 12‑week parental leave, 19 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more.

Please note that these benefits only apply to full‑time roles.

Hybrid Work We see the office as a place to come together and do extraordinary things. Everyone local to our Minneapolis and Philadelphia offices is expected to work from the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week.

Responsibilities Due to new business growth, we are seeking two Senior Broadcast Media Buyers. The Senior Broadcast Media Buyer negotiates and implements broadcast buys, enters information into tracking system, maintains contracts, and performs post‑analysis. This will also include internal collaboration, presentation to clients, and maintaining positive industry relationships. Senior Broadcast Buyer will support Broadcast Manager on platform level initiatives and media negotiations. This role is responsible for keeping teams/department abreast of developments in the broadcast industry.

Local broadcast negotiations

Understands principles of local radio and television negotiations

Experience developing market expertise in large and small DMAs

Cultivates relationships with vendors and other outside entities

Understands client objectives, resources, and pros/cons of approaches to address them

Works closely with media strategy team on broadcast planning rates

Fulfills role on team seamlessly, working with accuracy and urgency

Demonstrates initiative to understand, master, and implement innovative ideas

Cross‑Platform Stewardship

Maintains buying activity on Media Ocean OX

Evaluates and accepts make‑goods

Reconciles monthly invoices

Team player

Maintains a professional, can‑do attitude at all times

Demonstrates initiative and ability to take direction

Maintains effective communication, responding quickly and accurately

Required Skills

Education: A bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a closely‑related field.

3‑4 years minimum in media department, current title Buyer or greater.

Experience with broadcast media buying (national and local).

Experience managing multiple clients, working with multiple departmental teams.

Experience with other (Digital) video formats FEP, OTT, VOD, etc. preferred.

Experience with brand, DRTV, and other buying forms a plus.

Proven passion, drive and active knowledge for new and emerging media.

Strong collaboration skills.

Authentic team player – elevating team before self.

Active listener.

Results‑oriented with a commitment to accountability.

Adaptable to change.

Approachable.

Strong time management skills.

Salary Range: $65,000-75,000 annually

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Marketing and Sales

Industries Advertising Services

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