Media Assistant
Controller Job Description
Media assistants are the behind-the-scenes professionals who help make sure that journalists and other media professionals can do their jobs effectively. They commonly work with reporters, photographers, videographers, producers, editors, and other media professionals to ensure that they have everything they need to produce quality content. Media assistants may be tasked with a wide range of duties depending on the needs of their employer or client. These might include anything from scheduling interviews and events to arranging travel arrangements, handling paperwork, providing research materials, etc.
Organization skills allow you to keep track of multiple tasks and projects at once. As a media assistant, you may be responsible for managing multiple social media accounts, updating a blog and maintaining a calendar of events. Organization skills can help you manage your workload and prioritize your time. Time management skills allow you to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. As a media assistant, you may be responsible for multiple projects at once, so it’s important to prioritize your tasks and meet your deadlines. This can help you maintain a positive reputation for your company or organization. Communication skills are necessary for any job, and media assistants need excellent communication skills to be successful in their careers. You may be required to communicate with clients, colleagues and other professionals, so it’s important to be able to do so in a professional and courteous manner. You also need to be able to communicate effectively in written form, so having excellent written communication skills is important. As a media assistant, you should have basic knowledge of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets and other programs. You should also be familiar with various social media platforms and how to use them to promote a brand or organization. When working with a team, it’s important to have research skills so you can find the information your team needs. You can use research skills to find information about a topic, person or company. This can help you create more effective media campaigns and stories.
Media assistants are typically required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or another related field. These programs provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to write press releases, create media kits and write articles. Though certifications are not required to become a media assistant, they can provide you with the knowledge needed to perform your job more efficiently.
Typical duties of a Controller
• Help media buyers and planners develop, execute and monitor media plans
• Prepare reports, letters and other paperwork
• Proofread and revise contracts and agreements
• Create and monitor media schedules
• Ensure billing procedures run smoothly
• Conduct research to collect useful media data (e.g. Nielsen ratings)
• Resolve issues and help build strong relationships with media outlets
• Take on buying tasks as assigned by the Media Buyer
Skills:
• Proven experience as a Media Assistant or other administrative role
• Experience in digital advertising is a plus
• Familiarity with media planning and buying
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with media analytics software (e.g. comScore) preferred
• Good research skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under minimal supervision
Qualifications: BSc/BA in Marketing, Advertising or similar field