Sales Planner / Media Buyer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Sales Planner / Media Buyer for an exciting hybrid contract opportunity based in New York City with one of our premier media clients.

This is a great opportunity for a media-savvy professional with at least two years of experience in linear media sales planning or media buying. In this role, you’ll support a dedicated book of business, manage the full RFP process, and play a key part in the seamless execution of high-impact advertising campaigns. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a sharp eye for detail, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Position Details

• Job Title: Sales Planner / Media Buyer

• Type: Contract

• Location: Hybrid (New York City)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, regular business hours

• Duration: 6 months

• Pay: $30–$35/hour (paid weekly)

• Benefits: Eligible during contract period

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end RFP process, including proposal development and order entry

• Collaborate with Sales and Revenue Management to develop pricing and packaging strategies

• Maintain accurate pipeline data and manage campaign budget updates (optimizations, cancellations, makegoods)

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Ad Ops, Inventory Analytics, Streaming, and Measurement

• Track and optimize campaign performance with Ad Ops

• Support Finance with billing reconciliation and reporting

• Respond to agency and client requests, and contribute to sales communications

• Develop customized materials and presentations for client meetings

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in linear media (broadcast TV, cable, or radio) sales planning or media buying

• Agency or media company experience strongly preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Familiarity with media math and ad sales terminology

• Experience with Operative One and knowledge of the TV/streaming ecosystem is a plus

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today and let Onward Search help you take the next step in your career!

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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