Full-Time

Media Operations Assistant

Posted on 9/8/2025

Hearst

Hearst

5,001-10,000 employees

Global media and information services conglomerate

No salary listed

United Kingdom

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • A fast learner and fast executer Strong understanding of Media booking systems (Adpoint or similar OMS).
  • Detail-oriented and highly accurate with financial data, documentation, and system inputs Proven ability to manage high-volume, multi-channel bookings under tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations Understanding of media rate cards, discounts and revenue-related compliance.
  • Strives for excellent results and excellent customer service Effective communicator with a proactive and solutions-driven approach
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • Collaborative attitude is essential Flexible, personable attitude; ability to develop excellent professional relationships with all levels of personnel Proactive
  • Self-motivated
  • Team player
Responsibilities
  • Accurately manage the full media booking process ensuring inputting and overseeing all commercial media orders into Adpoint & Salesforce (Print, Digital, Events, Accreditation & Global), ensuring complete, accurate & consistent data entry across all channels.
  • Review and validate all incoming booking requests and ensure they include the correct documentation (IOs/POs), booking details, and are compliant with business rules.
  • Book & Track global media campaigns, ensuring sold currencies, commission rate, and financial inputs are correct and compliant.
  • Liaise with Finance to ensure all campaigns are billing-ready and meet internal documentation requirements.
  • Monitor and resolve credit, rebill, and rebooking requests in coordination with Sales and Finance.
  • Chase outstanding IO’s/PO’s and update booking statuses to ensure campaigns are complete for invoicing and revenue recognition.
  • Act as a key point of contact for Sales, Account Directors/Account Managers and all Operation teams on booking issues or campaign clarifications.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve booking challenges efficiently.
  • Assist with campaign reporting and trading deal alignment (Barter/Advance Payment Campaigns).
  • Provide booking data insights to support campaign revenue tracking and accuracy.
  • Maintain clean and up-to-date booking records for internal reporting and audit purposes.
  • Uphold rate card compliance, booking policies and commercial terms across all campaigns.
  • Maintain and improve documentation of campaign processes to support training, consistency and operational readiness.
  • Support monthly and quarterly data checks for internal reporting accuracy in collaboration with Finance

Hearst is a global, diversified media, information, and services group with magazines, newspapers, TV and radio stations, and business information companies. It earns revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and selling information services, delivering content across print, broadcast, and digital platforms, including Fitch Ratings for credit ratings and research. Its mix of traditional media brands with specialized data and analytics services sets it apart from firms that focus on a single area. Its goal is to be a leading worldwide provider of trusted media content and data-driven information services for individual consumers and business customers.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1887

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired MotorTrend Group expanding automotive content.
  • $200M AI investment automates content and analytics.
  • HearstLab funds women-led tech like PartySlate.

What critics are saying

  • SEC fines Fitch Ratings eroding market share March 2026.
  • Print ad collapse forces Cosmopolitan asset sales Feb 2026.
  • DOJ antitrust lawsuit mandates First Databank divestitures Oct 2025.

What makes Hearst unique

  • Owns Fitch Ratings as global credit ratings leader.
  • B2B services generate over 50% profits in 2024.
  • Controls 33 TV stations reaching 19% U.S. viewers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

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