Assistant Negotiator – Media Activation – Orion

Assistant Negotiator – Media Activation – Orion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in media, advertising, or related fields (internships welcome)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with media software (e.g., Mediaocean) is a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Interest in barter/trade media and non-traditional advertising solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Assist media buyers in negotiating and executing barter media buys across multiple platforms
• Coordinate with vendors, internal account teams, and clients to facilitate media placements
• Track, input, and maintain accurate records of media buys and barter transactions in proprietary systems
• Monitor campaign performance and assist in generating reports, makegoods, and post-buy analyses
• Prepare insertion orders and media confirmations
• Work closely with inventory and sales teams to match media opportunities with client needs
• Help maintain strong relationships with media vendors, understanding barter-specific deal structures
• Stay current on media trends, industry developments, and emerging platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy/Planning teams
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledgeable in media math
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and integrity as well as positive interpersonal skills