MGH (based in Hunt Valley, MD as of April 25, 2022), a full-service marketing communications agency recognized as one of Ad Age’s 2019 and 2020 Best Places to Work, is seeking a broadcast media buyer with a minimum of 2 years of experience. 

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a working knowledge of clients’ goals, guidelines and strategies
• Interact with station reps and develop productive relationships through daily interactions via in-person, phone and email
• Negotiate and place media buys/schedules
• Input avails and send out buys/IOs, revisions, and cancellations for themselves and for Supervisors/Buyers
• Revise/maintain all schedules as needed with make-goods and upgrades
• Produce monthly and weekly media recaps and highlights to share with client
• Ensure billing procedures run smoothly; promptly approve all media invoices and settle billing discrepancies with media vendors and accounting
• Alert team of special media opportunities
• Stay current with all research data
• Meet tight deadlines under minimal supervision

What We Want from You:

• Minimum 2+ years experience in traditional media buying
• Must understand media terms (CPP, CPM, GRPs, etc.)
• Solid technical and negotiating skills
• Working knowledge of Strata buying software (preferred but not required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Experienced in using various media research tools such as Nielsen, Scarborough and SRDS (preferred but not required)
• Effective time management and organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving and presentation skills

Perks of the Job:

• Hybrid work schedules
• 3 p.m. Fridays year-round
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) allowance
• 11 paid holidays, in addition to emergency-only client service the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medical Plans, including two plans offering $0 employee premium
• BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Vision plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA), including a plan offering company contributions
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided life insurance, short-term (including maternity) and long-term disability
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
• Membership to a Wholesale Club of your choice (paid for by MGH)
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Referral and New Business Referral Bonuses

Life at MGH:

• Two-time (2019 and 2020) Ad Age “Best Places to Work” award winner
• An agency that was founded on belief that the best place to work produces the best work
• An “intrapreneurial” culture that rewards big thinking with career development opportunities
• Drinks and snacks provided for your pleasure
• Culture committee that plans events, including Happy Hours, Holiday Parties, Team Trivia Events and more

Thank you for your interest in MGH, an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

* Note: MGH is still working remotely at this time. We plan to begin working at our new office in Hunt Valley Towne Center at the beginning of May.