Broadcast TV Buyer
CTV MediaCTV Media is looking for a detail-oriented Broadcast TV Buyer to negotiate, place, and manage local TV buys across multiple markets. Reporting to our Broadcast TV Supervisor, you'll handle buys from avails through post: requesting and evaluating inventory, negotiating with stations, placing schedules, and making sure campaigns deliver as promised. You'll work closely with account management, planning, and analytics, and build strong relationships with station reps and local sales teams. The pace is quick and the details matter, so strong organization and follow-through are essential. Salary depends on experience. What You’ll Do Request, review, and evaluate avails from stations and rep firms across multiple local TV markets (DMAs). Negotiate rates, added value, and audience guarantees to build efficient buys that meet client goals, budgets, demographics, and flighting. Place and maintain broadcast schedules, managing revisions, preemptions, and makegoods throughout each flight. Monitor delivery and pacing by market, flagging issues to the Broadcast TV Supervisor and resolving discrepancies quickly. Complete post-buy analysis and invoice reconciliation accurately and on schedule. Prepare buy summaries and campaign reporting for internal teams and clients. Coordinate with account managers, planners, and traffic to ensure smooth campaign execution and copy rotation. Build and maintain strong relationships with station reps and local sales teams. Stay current on local market conditions, ratings, and inventory trends, including political and Q4 inventory pressure. What We’re Looking For 3+ years of broadcast TV buying experience, ideally across multiple local (spot) markets. A working knowledge of local TV ratings, DMAs, dayparts, and CPP/CPM pricing. Solid negotiation skills and confidence working directly with station reps. A detail-oriented mindset with the organizational skills to manage high-volume buys, revisions, and deadlines accurately. Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Clear communication with supervisors, internal teams, and vendors alike. A collaborative, team-first approach and eagerness to grow within a buying team. Agency or media buying firm experience preferred; streaming/OTT/CTV experience is a plus. Required Experience Previous experience in local broadcast TV buying, media agency, or station/rep firm environments. Familiarity with Strata/Freewheel, Nielsen or similar media buying and measurement platforms. Experience with avails, buy placement, stewardship, post-buy analysis, and reconciliation. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel . Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home Work Location: Hybrid remote in Powell, OH 43065