Media Coordinator (Entry Level)

Title: Media Coordinator Department: Media Reports to: VP/Media Director Job Summary: The primary role is to assist the media buyers with day-to-day tasks. You work primarily with the Media team and occasionally with other agency departments. Overview: Provide daily assistance to Media Director and Media Buyers Back up to other Coordinators as needed Assist Media Director in compiling monthly media reports as client needs indicate Check and Send media buys (orders) to vendors via our electronic ordering system Create Manual Orders as needed Pre- & post-buy quality control work Confirm receipt and acceptance of media buys (orders) through electronic ordering system Generate month-end added value reports Monthly Media Invoice reconciliation Manage job workflow in Podio (internal agency software) Prepare client meeting materials for the Account Team Prepare month-end Media budget recaps for Account Team Handle Ticket Requests Complete Media Doublechecks Update MVF and Podio with Vendor Updates Provide back-up relief for other Media team members as needed Adhere to agency deadlines; including placing annual buys and daily requests from clients and/or account team Qualifications: College degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Organized with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage a variety of tasks at once Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and meet tight deadlines This position works full-time in the Birmingham, Alabama office. Keywords: advertising, media buying, vendor management, billing reconciliation, broadcast media, marketing coordinator.