Media Buying Assistant

Company description

Martin Retail Group is a leading force in local retail marketing, specializing in strategic, turn-key solutions for global automotive brands. Since our founding in 1977, we've grown to 400+ team members across the United States, representing thousands of dealerships and placing over $1B of media annually – all focused on helping our clients sell more cars and trucks. We pride ourselves on being more than a traditional "ad agency," delivering targeted results. We're also backed by the incredible resources of Publicis Groupe, offering unparalleled world-class technology and capabilities. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, specialized field, explore a career with us.

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for someone to be involved in many aspects of the fast-paced world of buying media and will afford the individual the chance to learn and grow in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Media Buyers in the execution of spot TV, cable, radio and print buys

• Assist Retail Media Buyers in confirming schedules, invoices and added value

• Confirm and assist in the stewardship of live media buys

• Coordinate, research, and negotiate makegoods and invoice discrepancies

• Assist in analyzing local market research data from Nielsen, SQAD, SRDS, and Strata.

• Maintain knowledge of clients’ business (products, target audience, sales trends)

• Provide pertinent media reports to regional account team for client distribution

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a four-year degree preferably in marketing, advertising or related field

Experience:

Six months to one-year experience in an advertising or media environment is ideal, but not required. Prefer someone with a working knowledge of media concepts, terminology, media math and media plans through education and/or experience.

Required Skills:

Must have ability to work independently in a rapidly changing, tactical role. Good organizational skills and detailed-orientation with strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated competency in mathematical skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and produce timely.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $40,280.00 - USD $48,355.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/5/2026.