Assistant Buyer, Integrated Media Investment
Crossmedia Inc
$43,000 - $50,000 / year
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WHO WE ARE
Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the Pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.
We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The Pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past seven years in a row.
We have offices in the NY, Philadelphia, London and Germany. Our client roster includes U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Herschend Family Entertainment, Zalando, Edible Arrangements, Citizens Bank, and more.
YOUR ROLE
We’re looking for a bright Assistant Buyer, Integrated Media Investment to help manage day-to-day responsibilities of paid media campaign management. A naturally curious mind, resourcefulness, a love for numbers and a passion for advertising are a must.
The Assistant Buyer supports the execution, maintenance, and reporting of media buys across traditional and digital channels. This is an entry-level role designed for a motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to build foundational experience in media planning and buying. You’ll work closely with internal teams, vendors, and media partners to ensure campaigns are executed accurately and efficiently, while learning about pricing strategy, media performance, and client servicing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Campaign Execution & Support
- Assist in the preparation of media authorizations and insertion orders to activate buys
- Enter campaign data and maintain accurate records across internal systems (e.g., OneStrata, Investment Trackers)
- Help manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring vendors receive specs and assets on time
- Monitor campaign pacing and delivery, flagging any under- or over-delivery to the team
Reporting & Optimization
- Compile weekly and monthly campaign performance reports, pulling data from media partners, platforms, and internal dashboards
- Analyze delivery vs. planned metrics and assist in optimization recommendations
- Help create and update post-buy analyses for client presentations
Financial & Administrative Support
- Track billing and work with finance teams to resolve discrepancies or reconcile vendor invoices
- Maintain budget trackers and assist in updating actuals vs. planned spend
- Organize documentation including contracts, screenshots, and proof of performance
Vendor & Partner Collaboration
- Communicate directly with vendors to confirm buys, gather reporting data, and resolve execution issues
- Attend vendor meetings and take notes to assist the broader team in evaluating new opportunities
Internal Collaboration & Learning
- Attend and note take during team meetings, client briefings, and status calls as appropriate
- Participate in training sessions to deepen knowledge of media buying systems, analytics tools, and the media landscape
- Stay informed on media industry trends, competitive campaigns, and emerging platforms
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s in Advertising, Marketing or related field
- A very high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools, and especially be a wiz with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized
- Must have a love for numbers and a high numerical aptitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and adaptability
- A strong interest and knowledge of Media Buying and Planning
- Previous marketing, advertising or media agency experience are a plus.
Please note this role requires a candidate with proximity to our NY office. We offer a hybrid work setting with employees working both onsite and from home. Assistants are in the office an average of two days a week for training, collaboration, and overall learning.
Salary range is $43k - $50k. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications, certifications, tenure in the industry, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
- Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
- Open/Flexible PTO/Annual leave with US & UK specific policies
- Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
- Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan (US)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning & Development and training programs
- And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with laws in the US and UK ).
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.” Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (US based)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to stand, bend, and reach
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email people.team@xmedia.com. (US based candidates).
Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- remote work
- parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development
About this role
Crossmedia Inc is looking for an Assistant Buyer to support the day-to-day execution of paid media campaigns across traditional and digital channels. Based in New York with a hybrid arrangement (averaging two days per week in-office), this entry-level role is designed to build foundational experience in media planning and buying. You'll handle campaign activation, data entry, performance reporting, budget tracking, and vendor coordination—working closely with internal teams and media partners to ensure campaigns run smoothly and efficiently.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or a related field, with strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills and a genuine comfort with numbers. You'll need sharp attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine interest in media buying and planning. Previous marketing or agency experience is a plus but not required; what matters most is your curiosity, resourcefulness, and eagerness to learn the systems, analytics tools, and media landscape that drive the industry.
The salary range is $43,000 to $50,000 based on experience and qualifications. Crossmedia offers hybrid flexibility, open PTO, sponsored healthcare, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and a "Pursuit of Happiness Fund" for personal enrichment—reflecting the company's stated commitment to employee wellbeing alongside its work with major clients like U.S. Bank, Invesco, and Planet Fitness.
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