Media Associate

About Evergreen

At Evergreen Trading, we’re driven by collaboration and value creation for our clients. That’s why we’re the go-to, strategic partner for marquee brands across industries. Headquartered in NYC, we’re a media investment and trade firm that helps brands achieve their goals by leveraging their unwanted assets to purchase media. Our unique approach allows clients to improve their ROI by turning excess inventory, equipment, real estate, and more into media purchasing power. If you're looking for a dynamic work environment and have a passion for doing things differently, Evergreen Trading is the place for you. 

Position Description

The Media Associate has a vital role within our media activation teams, as their tasks lay the foundation for the media buying process. They provide administrative support in the stewardship of media buys across multiple media accounts through preliminary research on the availability of airtime/space in different media (TV, Radio, Digital, Out of Home), negotiation with networks and preparation of various documents related to media buying and consumption for different clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support media buyers across all accounts
• Steward and maintain media buys on assigned accounts.
• Request and track schedules, logs, post data, and other materials from networks.
• Input schedules into buying systems and generate post-buy analysis reports.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and ensure timely processing of client and vendor invoices.
• Maintain buy records, contracts, and post-buy documentation.
• Identify and recommend solutions to day-to-day stewardship issues.
• Stay current on media industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate buy maintenance needs to vendors and ensure timely follow-through.
• Prepare and deliver reports to clients within set deadlines.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Marketing, Advertising, or Communications focus preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced skills preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with media buying systems and tools is a plus.
• 1 - 2 years of office experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative working style.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Dependable, deadline-driven, and proactive in solving problems.

Salary: $58,500

The above represents the expected base salary for this role. Exact compensation is determined by level of experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Why Work With Us

Since our founding in 2009, Evergreen Trading has always believed that our people are the most valuable part of our business. That’s why our company is 100% employee owned. It’s also why we continue to invest in our employees' professional and personal development through company-sponsored training, mentorship, and a dedication to DEIB. Other highlights include:

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Extensive benefits offering in which Evergreen covers 75% of health premiums for employee and dependent coverage
• Generous time off including office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Hybrid work schedule

Evergreen Trading is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and believe diversity enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. All employment opportunities at the company are based upon an individual’s qualifications to perform the essential functions of a particular job and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, caregiver status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristics.