Media Planner / Buyer – Multi-Channel Campaigns
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Location: Shoreditch, London (On-site)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
About Hurst Media Agency
We’re Hurst Media Agency – the UK’s trusted full-service media agency.
From press to broadcast, outdoor to digital, we plan and buy campaigns that deliver measurable results for clients across every sector. With longstanding buying agreements with News UK, Mail Metro Media, Guardian Media Group, Global and more, plus a 50-strong expert team, we deliver maximum value and performance.
Our mission? Save clients time, money and deliver powerful response-driven advertising.
The Role
As a Media Planner / Buyer, you’ll support the day-to-day planning and procurement of campaigns – making sure our clients get the best rates, the smoothest delivery, and the smartest results.
You’ll be:
* Managing media inventory & updating pricing systems
* Building and optimising multi-channel campaigns to client objectives
* Negotiating with media owners for the best trading rates
* Supporting the team with on-brief, data-driven proposals
* Nurturing strong supplier relationships pre, during & post-campaign
* Exploring new media products & trading opportunities
* Coordinating training & knowledge-sharing sessions with partners
* Sharing insights & market intelligence with colleagues
* Helping deliver & exceed agency KPIs
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills:
Strong communicator with a professional manner
Excellent organisational & time management ability
High attention to detail & strong admin capability
Confident using Excel, Google Sheets & project management tools
Comfortable working independently & in a team
Character:
Trustworthy, reliable & proactive
Competitive, ambitious & driven
Positive, high-energy & resilient under pressure
Tenacious, hardworking & eager to grow
Essential Experience:
* Proven history or strong interest in procurement
* Track record of handling high-level administrative responsibilities
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Understanding of press, digital, OOH & broadcast media
Knowledge of campaign strategy, negotiation & optimisation
Awareness of media formats, themes & emerging opportunities
Perks & Benefits
Ongoing training & coaching
Clear career progression pathway
29 days’ holiday + your birthday off
Health, dental & optical cover
Gym membership & Cycle to Work scheme
Seasonal bonuses & regular cash incentives
Monthly socials
Company phone & laptop
Fresh fruit & refreshments
The Package
* Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
If you’re a detail-driven planner with negotiation skills, a love for media and a hunger to grow, join Hurst Media Agency and help deliver campaigns that truly make an impact.