At Sheehy, we’ve been providing comprehensive marketing and advertising services to local, regional and national brands since 1955. We have extensive expertise in both brand development and sales marketing. And, regardless of their industry or category, our clients benefit from the Sheehy philosophy of actionable branding that helps establish the ideal mix of branding and “call-to-action” messaging for each product or service. 

As a full-service marketing firm, we create campaigns that simultaneously increase brand awareness and generate consumer trial. Plus, with one of the region’s largest team of media experts, we can ensure that each client’s message is delivered to the right audience, at the right time and in the most cost-effective ways possible. 

More than luck.

We are looking for a Media Planner/Buyer who thrives in a team environment to work in our Louisville office. This person will handle all aspects of media buying with heavy emphasis on broadcast in multiple local media markets.

As a Media Planner/Buyer you will be responsible for maintaining strong vendor relationships, making decisions on routine issues independently, and working on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. This position must also exercise good judgment within defined procedures and practices using professional concepts to determine appropriate action, requiring minimal oversight.

• Bachelor Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications or related field - or related industry experience.
• Retail experience a plus
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Strata a plus
• 3+ years of media planning and buying experience

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and group setting not limited to clients, vendors, and other employees of the organization
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of negotiating techniques, estimating techniques and basic research
• Ability to work successfully with teams, clients and vendors in order to handle multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Critical and creative thinking to develop strategic advertising and media solutions
• Working comprehension of strategy development and required media math
• Clearly communicate critical thinking and analysis in business writing
• Develop media strategy based upon client objectives
• Write, present and execute media recommendations and POV’s