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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 and will be in the Richfield, MN office 3 days per week.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Manage the end-to-end media team operations process, in partnership with media agency and internal finance partners such as Accounts Payable Controllership
• Provide cross functional budget management for media strategy team by ensuring accuracy and securing budget approvals in a timely manner through Best Buy\xe2\x80\x99s procurement system
• Manage invoicing process including setting up purchase orders, processing invoices, researching invoice discrepancies, and overseeing partner communication relative to invoice status
• Support media strategy team with stewardship of media flowchart and other ongoing team deliverables and reporting

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of operations, planning and/or buying experience in an agency, brand, business, retail or publisher setting
• 1+ years of experience managing budgeting and invoicing
• A team-player who is a self-starter, curious and eager to learn, demonstrating openness to feedback and coaching
• Project coordination skills including rigorous attention to detail, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and organized

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years progressive marketing or digital media experience
• Previous experience in Oracle iProcurement, SAP 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\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you
We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 \xe2\x80\x94 in our stores, online and in customers\xe2\x80\x99 homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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.\xe2\x84\xa2