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advertising media buyer

Advertising media buyers purchase, on behalf of their clients, advertising space in the print, broadcast and online media.

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Description

Advertising media buyers purchase, on behalf of their clients, advertising space in the print, broadcast and online media. They analyse the effectiveness and appropriateness of the different channels depending on the good or service, providing advice for the decision-making. They try to negotiate the best price, without compromising the quality of the advertisements. They support the development and implementation of marketing and advertising plans through the most suited media outlet.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of mediamedia planningcopyright legislationdigital media
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
polling techniquesinteractive mediaadvertising techniquesdemographymarketing principlesmedia studies
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
manage contractsmeet expectations of target audiencestudy sales levels of productsidentify customer's needsbuy advertising spacepresent arguments persuasivelynegotiate terms with suppliersmanage budgetsdevelop professional network
OPTIONALOptional competences
draw conclusions from market research resultsperform media outlets researchcreate media planevaluate advertising campaignmanage online communicationsuse analytics for commercial purposescreate media schedulenegotiate buying conditionscoordinate advertising campaignsmonitor media industry research figuresanalyse consumer buying trendsdocument interviewsdevelop online community plan

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

32 total
13 essential · 19 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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