Associate Director, Media Buying
$100,000–$110,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Oversee mid-spend client campaigns independently, managing execution across Google Ads, YouTube, Meta, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, The Trade Desk, and DV360. Conduct analysis of programmatic inventory and vendor research to negotiate and execute market-leading media activations. Analyze platform metrics to provide actionable insights and optimize performance. Act as the primary point of contact for client requests, budget changes, and audience recommendations while collaborating with creative and insights teams. Identify workflow improvements and onboard new ad tech tools. Mentor junior team members and lead a group of Media Buyers after six months. Work remotely three days a week from Chicago, DC, NYC, SF, or LA.
Required Qualifications
- Proven hands-on experience in programmatic and social media buying, preferably in an agency environment, with a track record of successful campaigns for at least 4 years
- Experience working across some of our client verticals, including public affairs, strategic communications, advocacy and political campaigns
- Proven experience in audience planning and forecasting for clients
- Strong leadership, direct team management, and training skills
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities
- Hands-on experience running campaigns across all digital ad formats in multiple DSPs, including The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo and Amazon
- Ability to oversee ad operations and trafficking in Google Campaign Manager
- Familiarity with ad tech platforms and partners, tools, and emerging industry trends
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed client performance targets
- A passion for mentoring and developing team members
- Eligible after 6 months to lead a group of and directly manage Media Buyers, Senior Media Buyers, Media Managers, and Media Supervisors
- Expectation to work from one of our offices (Chicago, DC, NYC, SF, LA) at least 3 days a week
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