Solutions Executive – Media Central

About Us

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is Ireland’s premier media company and the home of some of Europe’s leading commercial media brands. Bauer Media Audio Ireland owns and operates a portfolio of media channels with a strong focus on commercial radio and emerging digital media.

The company maintains some of the largest independent radio networks in Ireland and it continues to be one of the fastest growing radio networks in the world. Our brands include Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Spin, Spin South West, Off The Ball, Red FM, iRadio, along with Ireland’s largest digital audio platform, audioXi.

Media Central is a cross platform advertising media sales agency, which is home to some of Ireland’s most dynamic radio networks, reaching nearly 2.3 million highly-engaged listeners every week.  Media Central currently represents Bauer brands Today FM, Newstalk, 98FM, SPIN, Red FM, iRadio, Off The Ball and audioXi, as well as Beat and Classic Hits.

About the Role

We are looking for a Solutions executive to join our 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 media Solutions market, and continues to deliver innovative and award-winning campaigns with clients across all sectors.

We are looking for a proactive self-starter at a graduate level, or  1 – 2 years’ experience who is looking to enter the world of media.

In this role, you will be assisting across Partnerships, Solutions, Sponsorship, Social, Digital, Audio, On-Street Activations and Events, reporting to the Head of Solutions.

What you’ll do

• In & Post-campaign analysis. Work with Media Central brands to ensure all relevant materials are in place on a weekly basis in order to report on Sponsorship and Solutions campaigns.
• Competition analysis. Research and present weekly updates on competitor activity.
• Manage promotional calendars for Media Central brands.
• Manage bookings for Sponsorship and Solutions (S&S) campaigns.
• Work with Campaign teams to monitor performance of S&S campaigns.
• Monitoring performance of digital campaigns across all social and digital platforms to optimise for best performance.
• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry verticals, related events, publications and announcements.
• Have a clear understanding of performance, and manage KPI's with stations for clients.
• Accurately report and track relevant metrics on all campaigns, across all platforms.
• A passion for developing new & innovative advertising solutions.
• General support for the Solutions Team as needed.
• We’re looking for applications from people who want to build a career in media, are enthusiastic, able to work on their own initiative and keen to learn.

If the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person for the job:

• A strong work ethic with the ambition to succeed.
• A passion and talent for advertising and media.
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• A proven track record of achievement – whether in academic, professional or personal life.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Full competence in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel.
• A drive to succeed in a thriving team

Before you apply, make sure you tick the following boxes:

• Client service skills
• Understanding and experience of media sales, digital marketing and audience targeting.