Balihoo is looking for an experienced senior media buyer/planner to join our fast growing business. 

This job goes beyond the standard media buyer/planner role you’d find at just about every advertising agency – here you will take a leadership role in planning and executing media buys in both digital and traditional media using our very own market-leading software; at the same time you will help influence the direction of the software and work with business leadership to negotiate national level packages as well as well as broad-scale local buys.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research media properties and build media buy plans for national and regional clients
• Lead a buying/planning team
• Negotiate buys with publishers and media owners
• Manage media traffic to ensure ads and plans are in synch
• Proactively work with clients to ensure their media needs are continuously met
• Create and deliver presentations, proposals and competitive analysis reports to business leaders and clients

Candidates should possess the following:

• Bachelors in Business, Marketing or related field preferred
• 5+ years experience in a media buying and/or media planning role
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Proven team leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proven experience working with large clients
• Project planning  and strong negotiation skills are a must
• A clear understanding of the media planning process is essential

This position is based in Boise, ID and minimal travel will be required.

Balihoo is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@balihoo.com.

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