Senior Media Buyer

Job Description

Associate Media Director, Programmatic Buying

We are seeking an Associate Media Director, Programmatic Buying to lead hands‑on programmatic execution and optimization across multiple client accounts. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and team leadership, overseeing a small group of platform buyers while remaining close to the work.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior programmatic buyer who enjoys owning performance, mentoring talent, and pushing campaigns beyond standard best practices.

What You’ll Do

Lead multi-channel programmatic execution across DSPs and paid social platforms

Manage and develop a hands‑on‑keyboard team

Own campaign setup, pacing, optimization strategy, and delivery against KPIs

Partner with internal media planning, account, and strategy teams to align execution with client goals

Collaborate with platform and media partners to unlock new opportunities and solutions

Provide clear performance insights, optimization rationale, and recommendations

Contribute to improvements in buying processes, workflows, and technical operations

Stay current on trends across the programmatic, data, and supply ecosystems

What We’re Looking For

6+ years of experience in media, marketing, or advertising

Advanced understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, with deep programmatic expertise

Strong knowledge of supply, data, and audience strategies

Hands‑on experience with major DSPs, Google platforms, and paid social

Proven experience managing a hands‑on digital buying team

Ability to manage up, down, and across teams while driving accountability

Why This Role

High level of ownership over performance and execution

Balance of people leadership and direct impact

Opportunity to work on complex, high‑visibility campaigns

Environment that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement

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