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Sr Associate, Investment, Broadcast

Apply pin iconLocation Chicago, Illinois Job Category Media Business Unit (brand) Rise Date posted 11/19/2025 Job ID 40145

The Senior Associate, Broadcast Investment is responsible for all aspects of broadcast media management (audio and video) for assigned clients, including negotiation, placement, management and reconciliation for assigned clients. The Senior Associate works closely with the Manager and Director to ensure buy goals are met. The Senior Associate must maintain quality control of all client activations and encourage team productivity as well as collaborate with our internal and external teams, clients and partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Effectively manage all aspects of broadcast buys (audio and video) including negotiation, execution, maintenance, reconciliation, reporting and vendor management

· Collaborate with planners to aid the development of media plans for assigned clients

· Engage and implement all client-approved plans (ongoing)

· Foster and implement positive, collaborative, proactive communication with Account Management, Creative and Integrated Planning teams (via in-person, phone or email)

· Maintain a solid understanding of clients’ brands/products/markets/and target audiences

· Ensure accountability of client investment including posting of buys, reporting, make-good / discrepancy management and invoice reconciliation

· Create, implement and support best practices across the team and within the department; identify areas for operational efficiencies and leverage Rise tools and technology for the benefit of our clients

· Foster accountability and ownership of client portfolio; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely; lead and direct the work of other support staff, as appropriate

· Anticipate client needs in response to changing media and market landscapes by providing proactive info and solutions

· Meet tight deadlines within established budgets

· Miscellaneous projects / duties, as assigned or requested by Director

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate education and / or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) or a combination of an Associate’s degree and related work experience

· Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Experience:

· 5+ years of progressive media buying experience along with audio (OTA) and video (linear and non-linear) planning, buying and execution desired

· Proficiency in MediaOcean/Spectra and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge in research/data tools (SQAD, Vivvix, Nielsen, comScore, PrimeLingo, etc.) desired

· Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all clients and vendors, and all levels of the organization

· Proven track record of successfully delivering savings (ongoing) and advantaged audio / video campaigns

· Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs

· Strong media and vendor management skills along with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills

· Relentless focus on client satisfaction with proven ability to exceed client expectations

· Strong analytical skills and command of media buying, research and reporting resource and tools

· Working knowledge of other media a plus (i.e. digital, print, search, social, OOH, etc.)

· Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; advanced Microsoft Excel experience a plus

· Ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain Rise’s professional standards when dealing with clients and vendors

· Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture

· Possesses a desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a rapid-paced, deadline-committed environment where everyone is expected to be hands-on

· Exhibits sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges

· Aptitude for problem-solving with the ability to identify solutions that result in positive outcomes

· Ability to summarize details and information for peer and management review

Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $60,000 - $75,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. 

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