Trading & Administration Executive

 

Media Central ,the sales team behind 10 of Ireland’s most successful media brands, Newstalk, Today FM, Spin 1038, Spin South West, 98FM, Beat 102-103, Classic Hits, iRadio, OTB Sports and Ireland’s largest digital audio exchange audioXi, is looking for a Trading & Admin Executive to join our team.

You will be joining an award-winning team and company that, since its launch in 2014, has disrupted and changed the role of media suppliers in Ireland, spear-headed the development of Ireland’s dynamic media market, and continues to deliver innovative and award-winning campaigns with clients across all sectors.

We are looking for a proactive self-starter from a graduate level to 3 years’ experience with a curious, methodical and systematic approach to working.

In this role, you will be assisting our teams in the administration, booking and trading with our clients, becoming an expert in our current systems and the evolving trading processes with our brands and clients.

Reporting to: Trading Director & Head of Agency

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist input and amendment of bookings, using sales house CRM and traffic System

  • Assist in the distribution of bookings to all stations

  • Liaise with staff and stations traffic mangers to ensure the flawless delivery of campaigns

  • Liaise with stations and agencies to distribute trans times & trans certs

  • Liaise with agency, production and creative on the supply of radio copy and delivery to all stations

  • Assist our Traffic manager & become a superuser on our sales, CRM and Traffic Software

  • Provide Cover for Traffic managers when required 

  • Assist in database management and traffic system development 

  • Assist in Running daily Revenue/Yield/Volume reports

  • Assist in the development of reports / analysis for different departments 

  • Assist in in & Post-campaign analysis

  • Assist in staff training on systems and processes where applicable 

  • Assist Finance Director on invoicing

The above list is not exhaustive. You will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by your changing role and the overall business objectives of the companies, as directed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

You should have—

  • Significant administrative skills supporting a team in a fast-paced environment

  • An Advanced level of Excel skills with analysis of high volumes of data

  • Proven written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to analyse and interpret data, and make the information accessible for non–specialist colleagues 

  • Attention to detail is imperative

  • Strong organisation skills

  • Fully competent in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint

  • Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team self–motivation and adaptability

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly & meet tight deadlines, diplomacy and good interpersonal skills

  • Ability to use relevant traffic management software and sales house booking system (training provided)

Our Culture and Rewards

At Media Central we strive to be the most dynamic, creative and innovative Media Sales House in Ireland.  And for this to be achieved our team is made up of people with those very same characteristics. Working in Media Central means no two days are alike. The work by its nature is fast paced, exciting and never boring!— our team work hard because we are proud of and love what we do.

Since our inception in 2014 our staff numbers have trebled in size, we are focussed on growth— both on a company level but more importantly on a personal level amongst our staff.   We are committed to promoting, developing and facilitating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and culture.

What we can offer you

  • The opportunity to work in an exciting and dynamic environment and company with offices based in the heart of Dublin City

  • Competitive starting salary 

  • An opportunity to grow and progress within a fast paced ever changing environment

  • A flexible working environment

  • Attractive Annual leave, home office and mobile phone package

  • An extensive training program across a multitude of skill sets

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, email your application to— andy.macken@mediacentral.ie

Closing date for applications: 20th May 2022