The Network Buying Supervisor is a base-level management position.   This position is responsible for managing all national broadcast buying activity for assigned accounts.  It is the Network Buying Supervisor who negotiates buys, checks preliminary and final post buy delivery and tracking performance to ensure buys meet client expectations.  The Network Buying Supervisor might be responsible for managing a buying team as the Network division grows – developing skills, evaluating performance and managing growth.  In addition to core account assignments, the Network Buying Supervisor is expected to take part in larger areas of agency development – aiding with new business pitches, committees and task forces.   This role is a step toward greater leadership within the media group and the agency overall.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key Functions:

* Negotiate network buys on an upfront and scatter basis as well as last minute inventory inquiries. 
* Build and maintain relationships with key vendors while using the relationships for market knowledge, great pricing and out of the box thinking.
* Work with planners and vendors to develop and implement added value and integrations
* Analyze prelogs and post logs to make sure schedules are running as ordered and  negotiating any missed weight back into flight.

* Participates and presents in New Business efforts and presentations, where appropriate
* Establishes strong internal relationships with other service line personnel
* Is mindful of  the client’s point of view when reviewing work, leverage this perspective when providing feedback to team and presenting to client
* Breaks down problems and issues into critical parts which can be resolved
* Oversees management of specific projects as assigned
* Oversee team activities, maintain overall quality control
* Is an engaged member of the media industry, and proactively solicits and contributes innovative ideas

Communication Skills:

* Express oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
* Write  in a clear, compelling and concise manner
* Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially
* Develop media presentation materials that are clear, compelling and persuasive
* Adapt communication style to relevant audience
* Establish and maintain communications process within Media group and internal teams
* Constructively edit and review the writing of media documents (timelines, media focus, RFPs, plans, client memos, and correspondence)
* Maintain frequent/as needed communication with the client and disseminate pertinent client information to the media team
* Move audience to desired action through clear and persuasive delivery of information

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

* Bachelor’s Degree
* 5+  years of media buying experience (Syndication, Network, and Cable Networks)
* Strong analytical skills
* Media vendor negotiation experience
* Adept at research applications and technical media conversion of estimates
* Proficient Working knowledge of National buying tools, research applications, and technical media conversion of estimates.
* Strong computer skills for buying programs
* Knowledge of media research terminology
* Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
* Proven leadership skills and management experience