Media Buying Manager - OOH, Print & TV Media

Role & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Media Buying Manager / Media Planning Executive who has hands-on experience in media buying across OOH, newspaper ads, print media, TV slots and TVC releases. The candidate should have worked with a media agency, advertising agency or brand marketing team and should be able to plan, negotiate and execute media campaigns.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and execute media buying campaigns across OOH, newspaper, magazine, TV and other traditional media channels.
• Coordinate with outdoor vendors, newspaper publications, TV channels, media owners and partner agencies.
• Handle newspaper ad releases, print insertions, TV slot buying and TVC release coordination.
• Negotiate media rates, packages, positions, time slots and value additions.
• Prepare media plans, cost estimates, release orders and campaign schedules.
• Track proof of execution such as newspaper copies, publication proofs, telecast certificates, outdoor photographs and vendor reports.
• Maintain strong relationships with media vendors and partners across Bengaluru and other key markets.
• Work with client servicing and creative teams for campaign planning and execution.
• Ensure timely campaign delivery, documentation, vendor billing coordination and post-campaign reporting.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 3 to 8 years of experience in media buying, media planning or media operations.
• Prior experience in a media agency, advertising agency or brand media team is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OOH, newspaper advertising, print media and TV media buying.
• Experience in TVC release coordination will be an advantage.
• Good negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to prepare and compare media plans, rates and vendor proposals.
• Understanding of release orders, billing, campaign tracking and proof of execution.
• Good communication, coordination and follow-up skills.
• Bengaluru-based candidates preferred.
• Comfortable with hybrid / work from home mode and available for vendor or client meetings when required.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid / work from home flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on media campaigns for banks, insurance, FMCG, retail and corporate clients.
• Exposure to OOH, print, TV, events and integrated campaign execution.
• Growth opportunity in a fast-growing branding and advertising agency.