Media Buyer and Planner

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains files, logs, and records.
• Ensures confidentiality, security, and integrity of data and information.
• Prepares weekly reports.
• Mentors, coaches, develops, and assists in training in assigned area.
• Assigns, reviews, monitors, and ensures performance of assigned staff.
• Participates in candidate selection process.
• Reviews and documents work effectiveness of assigned staff.
• Coaches and corrects staff through performance feedback.
• Ensures cooperative and respectful work relationships among staff.
• Serves as the media buying expert within CNDC, communicating placement strategy and creating reports.
• Negotiates and secures advantageous rates and placements for campaigns.
• Executes media plans adhering to budgets and timelines.
• Documents rates, special placements, and added value.
• Manages creative asset trafficking to vendors.
• Oversees campaign implementation, optimization, and performance.
• Monitors media buys in real time and arranges for make goods and credits.
• Communicates orders and changes clearly to media vendors.
• Initiates purchase order requests and informs vendors about annual purchase orders.
• Verifies vendor agreements and assists with planning for program growth.
• Cultivates relationships across divisions and external entities.
• Performs analysis of market trends and conditions.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Resolves billing issues and acts as liaison with customers and suppliers.
• Develops strategic advertising plans across multiple media channels.
• Defines ROIs, measurements, and milestones.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and collaborates on partnership strategies.
• Manages outside vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Defines and tracks campaign success metrics.
• Develops interpretive strategies for communication.
• Ensures compliance with all laws, policies, and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of and enforces all relevant laws, rules, and policies.

Requirements

• Management experience of 5 years.
• Ability to follow instructions, both written and oral.
• Ensures compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, and SOPs.
• Extreme customer-focused behavior.
• Focus on prolonged periods of a single task.
• Self-motivated with honesty, reliability, and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently in high-pressure environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to train individuals or small groups and engage different learning styles.
• Verbal communication skills in a professional and positive manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Complete level 1 Core Leadership Training within 12 months.
• Experience of 5 years in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Gaming license or permit as required by position.
• Standard Driver's License.
• Pass gaming background check.

Nice to Have

• Experience with media planning and buying.
• Knowledge of market research and advertising strategies.
• Experience managing outside vendors and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business.
• Gaming license or permit as required.
• Standard Driver's License.
• Pass gaming background check.

Benefits & Perks

• Leadership training provided.