Associate Media Buyer, Video & OOH

About The Company

Monks is a new kind of agency, built from the ground up by award winning creatives, top data scientists and cutting-edge media people willing to defect from the old agency model to create smarter work. Challenging convention, it took some of the best talent from strategy, creative, media, design and the DTC world and put together a new way of working to bridge the gap between meaningful storytelling, data-led optimizations and commerce. A spirit of curiosity, relentless creativity and data informed decision making define our culture and people. Monks services regional clients like Estee Lauder Companies, Molson Coors, Shipt, Block, and Helen of Troy from its offices in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles.

In everything you do, you will be data driven at heart, leveraging core statistical principles to help us separate the signal from the noise, and ensure your strategic decisions are backed with analytical rigor.

Responsibilities:

Develop a strong understanding of the media landscape, including media terminology and the structure of National Linear and CTV

Utilize media system to view booked commercial units and issue traffic instructions directly to linear vendors showing accurate creative messaging to be aired during specific programming

Lead resolution of issues where vendors are missing traffic instructions or commercial materials

Support media buyers across all accounts

Steward and maintain media buys on assigned accounts.

Request and track schedules, logs, post data, and other materials from media partners

Input schedules into buying systems and generate post-buy analysis reports.

Resolve billing discrepancies and ensure timely processing of client and vendor invoices.

Maintain buy records, contracts, and post-buy documentation.

Identify and recommend solutions to day-to-day stewardship issues.

Stay current on media industry trends and emerging technologies.

Communicate buy maintenance needs to vendors and ensure timely follow-through.

Prepare and deliver reports to clients within set deadlines.

Routinely review buy specifications provided by media teams with an understanding of Client expectations.

Coordination with media partners to assist with activating approved sponsorships deliverables as needed.

Keep buy files accurate and up to date with complete financial information aligned with the buying system.

Manage Investment & Sponsorships makes goods as well as help with tracking and organizing added value into quarterly tracking charts, meeting all deadlines.

About You

CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS

You are seeking to make a large impact at a rapidly growing agency.

You are a self starter with very high standards for your work.

You possess excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

You have the desire to grow as a leader and mentor to colleagues.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency with Excel, Google suite of products

BA/BS degree (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics a plus)

Demonstrated record of excelling in previous roles and responsibilities.

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Detail oriented and organized.

Ability to thrive in a very fast paced environment.

BONUS EXP: Advanced skills in Excel

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

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What We Offer

Benefits

Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!

Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being

Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network

A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!

Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range:

$60,000—$65,000 USD