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Media buyer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in media buyer job postings.
Sample media buyer requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communication, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in media buying.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other advertising software.
  • Knowledge of media planning and advertising principles.
  • Strong understanding of the digital media landscape.
Sample required media buyer soft skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Media buyer job description example 1

Pinckney Hugo Group media buyer job description

The short answer? We're looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years.

We've created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national and international clients. It's all happened because we've been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, we're posting career opportunities like this one.

WHY PHG?

For starters, you'll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York, and in some cases, from the comfort of your home.

You'll be challenged, but you'll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we're just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to.

Some of our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:

  • Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home
  • Generous PTO policy, including flex time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, vision, dental benefits
  • Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match
  • Company-sponsored events and swag
  • Dog friendly work environment
  • Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

OUR HIRING PHILOSOPHY

At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team, and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be. Apply today and explore all the ways you can grow with us. You'll be glad you did — and we will too.

We'd like to know more about you and why you're interested in PHG. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume submission.

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Media buyer job description example 2

New Reach media buyer job description

  • Ability to prove 2+ years of experience managing ad spend at scale on Facebook.

  • Ability to prove 2+ years of experience managing ad spend at scale on Google.

  • Ability to prove 2+ years of experience managing ad spend at scale on YouTube.
  • Minimum of 2+ years in a role that involves copywriting.

  • Ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in these areas.

  • Ideal candidate has experience marketing in the info/consulting space.

  • Ideal candidate has extensive experience with ClickFunnels and Zapier.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage YouTube and Google ad accounts. These tasks include (but are not limited to) monitoring ad spend, tracking conversions and KPIs, editing and refreshing creatives, and general campaign/adset/ad maintenance.

  • Manage funnel pages and optimizing for conversions.

  • Work with the videography team to film professional and high quality advertisements.

  • Coordinate cross-functionally with the broader marketing team, fulfillment team, and sales team.

  • Report on performance with focus on profitability and long-term value.

  • Report directly to the VP of Marketing at our organization.

  • Work with an Energetic Team and Have Loads of Fun!

BENEFITS:

  • Health Package - 100% Vision and Dental COVERED and 50% Medical COVERED

  • Paid Time Off

  • Positive culture that values hard work and relationships

  • Company events

  • Clean - Drug Free Workplace


New Reach Education supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Drug Free Workplace. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.



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Media buyer job description example 3

Brill Media Holdings media buyer job description

Job DescriptionSalary:

Brill Media is distinguished as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 and Financial Times! We’re looking for people who are passionate about digital advertising, obsessive about taking care of our clients, and compelled by data.


As the Programmatic Media Buyer, you will be working inside The Trade Desk and other top demand-side platforms to run client campaigns. You’ll work closely with our team to create fantastic marketing campaign results. This role reports to our Media Manager.


Our company is completely remote and you can work anywhere in the U.S.A.

Core Responsibilities

  • Set up, manage, and optimize The Trade Desk campaigns
  • Own the entire programmatic campaign lifecycle, including advising on RFPs, creative trafficking, pixel creation, campaign setup, optimizing to campaign KPIs, daily campaign management
  • Create campaign wrap-up reports, including insights and recommendations for future campaigns
  • Maintain even campaign pacing
  • Proactively communicate recommendations, needs, and expectations to internal account managers


Qualifications

  • Held a similar role at an agency
  • 2-5 years experience working on programmatic advertising
  • Direct experience with The Trade Desk
  • Experience working on lead generation and sales campaigns
  • Excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups
  • Self-starter: this is an entirely remote position on a small team, so the perfect candidate will have no issues structuring their own workday and holding themselves accountable
  • Team player: this is a collaborative work environment, and we rely on teammates for our success
  • Superb attention to detail


Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation
  • 401k
  • Short Fridays year-round
  • Bonus structure
  • Paid new parent leave



Equal Opportunity Employer

Brill Media is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status or veteran status. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.


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Updated March 14, 2024

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