Advertising / Marketing Media Assistant

Job Type: Full-time
Location: In-Person (Ronkonkoma NY)

Job Summary:

DCW Media, a well-established and growing independent media buying agency, is seeking an Entry-Level Advertising / Marketing Media Assistant to support our team of Media Buyers in executing strategic advertising campaigns. This position plays a vital role in the research, planning, and coordination of traditional media campaigns across Broadcast Television, Cable, Radio, Streaming Audio, and Streaming TV on both local and national levels. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive team player with strong organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine interest in the media industry. This position reports directly to the VP, Media Director, and provides foundational support to ensure our clients' media campaigns run smoothly and efficiently. This position is an in-person only role, located in Ronkonkoma, NY (Long Island), DCW’s headquarters.

What DCW offers you:

• A chance to grow within a forward-thinking and well-established media agency.
• Hands-on experience working alongside senior media buyers and strategists.
• Exposure to a wide variety of traditional and digital media platforms.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Media Buyers with campaign research, including ratings, audience data, cost comparisons, and market trends.
• Help coordinate and maintain local and national media buys for Broadcast TV, Cable, Radio, and Streaming platforms.
• Support the preparation of media flowcharts, proposals, and buy summaries.
• Track and manage vendor communications and maintain updated media kits/rate cards.
• Assist in processing insertion orders, verifying creative specs, and confirming media placements.
• Maintain organized records of campaign documents, revisions, and client files.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution.
• Stay up to date with emerging media trends and tools, particularly in traditional and streaming audio/video channels.
• Perform additional administrative and project-based duties as assigned by the VP, Media Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant work experience in advertising or media.
• 1–2 years of internship or agency experience in media, marketing, or communications is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of traditional media buying and planning principles a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn industry software and tools (media research, buying, or billing platforms).
• Positive, can-do attitude and a team-first mindset.

Kickstart your career in media with DCW Media! Join our team as an Advertising / Marketing Media Assistant and gain hands-on experience supporting advertising campaigns in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values learning, growth, and attention to detail. Apply today!