Crossmedia is a global media independent committed to transparency and innovation in media planning and buying. The Assistant Buyer will manage day-to-day responsibilities of paid media campaign management, supporting execution, maintenance, and reporting across various channels.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of media authorizations and insertion orders to activate buys
- Enter campaign data and maintain accurate records across internal systems (e.g., OneStrata, Investment Trackers)
- Help manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring vendors receive specs and assets on time
- Monitor campaign pacing and delivery, flagging any under- or over-delivery to the team
- Compile weekly and monthly campaign performance reports, pulling data from media partners, platforms, and internal dashboards
- Analyze delivery vs. planned metrics and assist in optimization recommendations
- Help create and update post-buy analyses for client presentations
- Track billing and work with finance teams to resolve discrepancies or reconcile vendor invoices
- Maintain budget trackers and assist in updating actuals vs. planned spend
- Organize documentation including contracts, screenshots, and proof of performance
- Communicate directly with vendors to confirm buys, gather reporting data, and resolve execution issues
- Attend vendor meetings and take notes to assist the broader team in evaluating new opportunities
- Attend and note take during team meetings, client briefings, and status calls as appropriate
- Participate in training sessions to deepen knowledge of media buying systems, analytics tools, and the media landscape
- Stay informed on media industry trends, competitive campaigns, and emerging platforms
Skills
- Bachelor's in Advertising, Marketing or related field
- A very high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized
- Must have a love for numbers and numerical aptitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and adaptability
- A strong interest and knowledge of Media Buying and Planning
- Previous marketing, advertising or media agency experience are a plus
Benefits
- Work from anywhere flexibility including hybrid/remote office options to empower you to work your way.
- Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries
- Healthcare and Wellness options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
Company Overview
- Crossmedia, Inc. is an independent minority-owned New York City-based communications planning and media services agency. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.xmedia.com.