As the Media Operations Specialist, you are responsible for providing operational support for the Media Strategy team within Best Buy Marketing. This role will coordinate end-to-end process for the media operations and invoicing in working closely with Best Buy’s media agency, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Controllership.

In this role, one will develop a deep understanding of the media process and will support media team operations by managing billing, tracking, and reconciliation, providing accurate and effective accounting practices end-to-end. They will partner with our procurement team and manage documentation and approval processes via Best Buy’s procurement system.  They will support in campaign management which includes stewardship of media plan flowcharts, campaign budget approvals, ongoing team deliverables and reporting. 

**This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.**

What you’ll do
•    Oversee the comprehensive media team operations process in collaboration with internal media teams, media agencies, and finance partners such as Accounts Payable and Controllership.
•    Provide cross-functional budget management for the media strategy team, ensuring precision and timely budget approvals through Best Buy’s procurement system.
•    Manage the invoicing process, including the setup of purchase orders, invoice processing, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining partner communication regarding invoice status.
•    Support the media strategy team by managing key media campaign deliverables, operational tasks, and reporting requirements.

Basic qualifications
•    1 or more years of experience in media operations, planning, and/or buying within agency, client, or publisher settings
•    Exceptional project coordination skills, with meticulous attention to detail, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational skills
•    Strong financial acumen
•    Proactive team player with a self-starter attitude, driven by curiosity and eagerness to learn, and open to feedback and coaching

Preferred qualifications
•    2 or more years progressive marketing or digital media experience
•    Previous experience in Ariba or similar billing systems
•    Advanced PC Skills to include all Microsoft Office products including both PowerPoint and Excel
•    Experience with omni-channel paid media programs for a national, retail brand

What’s in it for you
We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
•    Competitive pay
•    Generous employee discount
•    Physical and mental well-being support

About us

As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.