IMPORTANCE OF THE ROLE: The Media Assistant will support the planning and buying team in management of client business and represent The Media Store professionally within the marketplace. A Media Assistant is an entry-level position into the media industry, typically a University Graduate who is has a curious mind and passion to learn and grow in the dynamic Media Industry.

3 BEST THINGS ABOUT THE ROLE

  1. Getting to work in a fun, dynamic and fast paced environment
  2. Working on complex brands and contributing to new thinking to solve their respective business goals
  3. Being part of The Media Store – Australia’s largest independent media agency with offices in Sydney and Melbourne

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:

Media Planning & Buying support – Admin focussed

  • Assists buying and planning teams prepare presentations, confirm media bookings, sends material instructions to the media on which ads to run
  • Assists in the collection of all media information to provide full implementation services
  • Processing and loading media bookings
  • Checking and matching media confirmations and pre-telecast times
  • Monitoring spots against bookings
  • Assists with the preparation of all media documents and presentations
  • Sourcing media rates as required
  • Media monitoring, proof of performance and post analysis including collation of campaign performance metrics
  • Assists with budget reconciliation, checks invoices, settles account queries
  • Collection of data for competitive reports
  • Updating WIP reports and general administration support

ON THE JOB TRAINING:

  • The Media Assistant will be required to attend MFA NGEN sessions and complete the MFA Digital Foundations Certificate I

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

  • Strong communication skills; particularly document writing and presentation skills
  • Highly organised with effective project and time management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint (mandatory)
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and attention to detail
  • Comfortable dealing with people of all levels and able to take directions
  • Able to demonstrate independent thinking and self-motivation
  • Be curious with a hunger to learn, a commitment to growth and achieving their best
  • Embodies the values of The Media Store; Integrity, Fearless, People First, Anything is Possible and be Courageously Curious!