Senior Associate, Broadcast Media (Audio and Video) - Paid Media

Creative Circle, LLC • Chicago, IL • 12h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13094235

Our agency client is seeking a freelance Senior Associate of Broadcast Media. This is a 40-hour-per-week role that starts in late November/early December 2025 and will conclude in February 2026. This role can be remote, but the ability to go onsite in Chicago is highly preferred.

The Senior Associate of Broadcast Media is responsible for all aspects of broadcast media management (audio and video) for assigned clients, including negotiation, placement, management, and reconciliation for assigned clients. The Senior Associate must maintain quality control of all client activations and encourage team productivity as well as collaborate with our internal and external teams, clients, and partners.

Senior Associate of Broadcast Media Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of broadcast buys (audio and video), including negotiation, execution, maintenance, reconciliation, reporting, and vendor management
Collaborate with planners to aid the development of media plans for assigned clients
Engage and implement all client-approved plans
Foster and implement positive, collaborative, proactive communication with Account Management, Creative, and Integrated Planning teams
Maintain a solid understanding of clients\' brands/products/markets/and target audiences
Ensure accountability of client investment, including posting of buys, reporting, make-good / discrepancy management, and invoice reconciliation
Create, implement, and support best practices across the team and within the department
Identify areas for operational efficiencies and leverage tools and technology for the benefit of our clients
Foster accountability and ownership of client portfolio
Coordinate resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely
Lead and direct the work of other support staff, as needed
Anticipate client needs in response to changing media and market landscapes by providing proactive information and solutions
Meet tight deadlines within established budgets
Work closely with the Manager and Director to ensure buy goals are met.
Miscellaneous projects/duties, as assigned or requested by Director

Senior Associate of Broadcast Media Requirements:
Bachelor\'s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) or a combination of an Associate\'s degree and related work experience
3+ years of progressive media buying experience, along with audio (OTA) and video (linear and non-linear) planning, buying, and execution desired
Proficiency in MediaOcean/Spectra/Prisma - Knowledge in research/data tools (SQAD, Vivvix, Nielsen, comScore, PrimeLingo, etc.) desired
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with in-house teams and vendors
Proven track record of successfully delivering savings and advantaged audio / video campaigns
Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs
Strong media and vendor management skills, along with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
Proven ability to exceed client expectations
Strong analytical skills and command of media buying, research, and reporting resources and tools
Working knowledge of other media a plus (i.e. digital, print, search, social, OOH, etc.)

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits

Creative Circle\'s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignmentwork location{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.\ \ Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:\ \ Email your resume in Word to:\ \

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