[Remote] Senior Administrator-Media Buyer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom is a company dedicated to connecting people through innovative fiber internet technology. The Senior Administrator-Media Buyer will execute paid media campaigns and support media strategy through various channels while ensuring effective collaboration and financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Foster effective working relationships with media vendors and internal partners
• Execute approved media buys across traditional and non-traditional channels
• Serve as the primary liaison for media vendor coordination and contract implementation
• Maintain accurate media summaries and campaign documentation
• Manage campaign timelines, deliverables, and trafficking requirements
• Oversee vendor performance to ensure full delivery of ordered buys and negotiate make goods as needed
• Manage project handoffs across internal and external partners
• Support tactical execution with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams
• Ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and operations processes
• Research media opportunities in new and existing markets
• Evaluate media tactics for reach, efficiency, investment, and goal alignment
• Gather market insights related to competitive activity, risks, and opportunities
• Review new media opportunities for strategic alignment with marketing goals
• Strong understanding of media invoicing and processing
• Manage complex vendor invoice disputes
• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance across media investments

Skills

• Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience
• 3+ years' experience in Marketing, Media, Communications, PR or other related field
• 2+ years' experience buying traditional media (TV, radio, print, outdoor, digital, transit)
• Strong understanding of media projects, ad specifications and vendor requirements
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities
• Ability to flexibly manage complex processes in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and organized with ability to manage expectations and deadlines
• Confidence in fostering internal and external relationships
• Topline understanding of Supply Chain and Accounts Payable

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• TDS Service Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development

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