Media Senior Media Buyer

Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency focused on making the complex simple for our clients and their customers. Our expertise spans Media, Strategy Consulting, Experience Design, Marketing Communications, Implementation, and Marketing Science.   

About Us:Critical Mass was founded when a design visionary and a successful entrepreneur came together with a focus on digital experiences in a rapidly evolving space. Over the next 25 years, we helped global brands reimagine digital and transform their businesses through strategic consulting, innovative creative ideas and cutting-edge technology thinking.  

Today, we are 1100 employees across 11 global offices. Even though we’re much bigger than when we started out in Calgary, we remain true to our roots—we’re transparent, honest, passionate, and have a can-do attitude that our clients notice and appreciate. Our executive and global leadership team use an open and accessible management style to drive our success on all fronts: innovating our work and services, mentoring our talent, and ensuring we deliver of industry-leading work. We believe this is core to our success as a digital leader.  

Our philosophy is grounded in the most important part of the digital experiences we deliver—the customer. We believe that the best customer experiences comprise two interrelated elements. The first is what we call “the invisible,” the hidden platforms, code, and business intelligence (data) that power smarter, more functional, personalized experiences. The second element is “the visible”—the interaction models, creative design, art direction, and content that your customer sees, feels and uses. When these two elements work in sync, and in service to the needs of the customer, then a brand will improve its business results and increase customer loyalty. 

As a Senior Media Buyer,You Will:

• Have ownership and management of campaigns.
• Independently negotiate media campaigns directly with sales representatives.
• Develop a media schedule that satisfies campaign parameters and brand objectives.
• Execute all relevant revisions to the media buy.
• Explore promotional or value-added opportunities where applicable.
• Negotiate compensation as required.
• Proactively advise the team of any variations to execution of media plans. In partnership with the media planning team address market concerns, timing, and brand attribution.
• Develop a media schedule that satisfies campaign parameters and brand objectives. 
• Prepare and present pre-buy/post-buy reports. Conduct third party audits as required.
• Upload media buys and track changes with a high level of accuracy.
• Responsible for solving and clearing billing discrepancies/queries, and managing the BCR in a timely manner.
• Request submissions for upcoming campaigns from media partners.
• Ensure clear communication with the planning teams 
• Provide guidance and direction to the planning teams on buying conditions.
• In partnership with media supervisor, lead the evaluation or cost value analysis of sponsorships and integrations.
• Proactively assist with the preparation of media point of views (POVs).

You Have:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience - University/College degree in advertising/marketing preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in media investment. 
• Previous experience buying in major markets, national networks and specialty. 
• Ability to negotiate effectively. Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development. Client service oriented. 
• Strong analytical and financial acumen. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). 
• Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work well and multi-task. 
• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc. Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. •
• Experience presenting is an asset. Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners. Ability to train and motivate junior employees. 
• Proficient with media research tools. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel).

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, mentorship, and employee experience possible!  CM new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success.  In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 4 days a week.  The ask stems from our want to:

• Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
• Improve collaboration and team relationships.
• Increase employee engagement

We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.

What We Offer:

• Global maternity and parental leave
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• Extensive winter holiday office closures
• Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups
• Internal Learning and Development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts

The salary range for this role, based in New York is $80,000 - 100,000 (USD) and we continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.

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