Media Buyer

**Media Buyer**Channel Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Minimum Experience **Mid-level** Media BuyerIntroductionSmiths Agency is looking for an enthusiastic, smart-worker who is comfortable working in a fast changing environment. You will join the Senior Media Buyer and be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, execution, and management of media plans.Work for a dynamic, fun & growing team that loves marketing as much as they love food. The channel team comprises individuals specialized in social platforms, organic channels, programmatic ads & reporting.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* Manage client & team expectations regularly ensuring clear communication during client status meetings, timelines, recommending adjustments, creating decks, etc.* Maintain a deep understanding of client business goals and marketing objectives and translate them into digital objectives/strategies* Develop relationships with media network; continue to develop platform, publisher, and brand relationships* Utilize 3rd party research tools to develop target consumer profiles and identify strategic buying opportunities* Manage, maintain, and clearly communicate budget status and considerations.* Work with the analytics team to run weekly performance reports for our clients and campaign optimizationREQUIREMENTS* 1+ years of experience working as a digital media planner or related position in an ad/marketing agency.* Passionate about digital in general and media strategy in particular* CPG/Food & Beverage experience is a big plus* Working knowledge of insertion order buying and manually building, tracking, and managing IOs* Strong Excel/Google Slides skills across formulas & pivot tables.* Understanding of media metrics (CPM, CPI, CPA, CPC) and understanding of the utilization and relationship between them* Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail* Ability to maintain good relationships with outside vendors and clients as well as within the agencyBENEFITS:* Possibility of remote work with hybrid work model, if in person.* LOTS of food in the office with bi-weekly catered lunches* Flexible PTO* Medical, dental & vision insuranceSMITHS AGENCYSmiths Agency is an independent agency located in Pittsburgh, PA that's focused on delivering world-class advertising for food and beverage brands. Our experience spans over 100 F&B brands in 20 years, from icons to startups. Come work (and eat) with us. We're looking for people who live for food and tasty work.We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 100% Health Insurance coverage, Retirement matching, unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, a generous Parental Leave Policy, remote work flexibility, and a dog-friendly office. Come make a difference with us!Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Minimum Experience Mid-level