Media Jobs in New York
47 open roles · Typical salary $65K–$180K
New York is the center of US media. Every major holding company — Omnicom, IPG, WPP, Publicis — runs significant planning and buying operations from Manhattan, alongside independents like Horizon Media, Mediahub, and Wpromote. Roles span linear TV planning, programmatic trading, retail media, and ad operations.
Compensation runs higher than other US markets to offset cost of living. Mid-level planners typically clear $80K base with bonus eligibility; senior buyers and supervisors land in the $110–$150K range. Programmatic and ad ops specialists often command 10–20% premiums vs. generalist planning roles.
Most NYC roles are hybrid (3 days in office is the prevailing standard as of 2026), with select senior IC and director positions offering remote flexibility. The market is large enough that lateral moves between agencies are common — expect tenure of 18–36 months at any one shop.
Open New York roles
Account Director, Programmatic Sales
Business Insider · New York, US
Biddable Media Supervisor, Paid Social
Noble People · New York City, New York
Senior Manager, International Offline Media Planning & Buying
Interactive Brokers · New York City, New York
Social Media Strategist & Content Producer
Mediaco Holding, Inc. · Grand Central, Manhattan · hybrid
Organic Social Media Strategist
SeatGeek · New York City, New York
Digital Media Buyer Trainee 2026 Q1
Within · New York City, New York
VP, Media Strategy
mediasense · New York City, New York
Media Buyer
Situation Group · New York City, New York
Programmatic Strategist, Cross Platform
Cognitiv · New York City, New York
Data Scientist
Comcast · Grand Central, Manhattan
Director, Media Ad Operations
TelevisaUnivision · New York City, New York
Sales Director, Programmatic
Outfront Media · New York City, New York
US Head of OOH Audience Measurement
Ipsos · New York, US
Growth Marketing Manager, Programmatic
Lyft · New York City, New York
Senior Media Buying Manager
Fanatics Benefits · New York, US
Commercial Lead, Analytics Product Sales
The Nielsen Company · New York City, New York
Programmatic Platform Account Manager
Big Happy · Greeley Square, Manhattan
Associate Media Buyer, National Investment (Auto)
Canvas Worldwide · New York City, New York
Media Director - Digital focus
Serino Coyne · New York City, New York
Senior Media Buyer, Programmatic & Native
Gen Digital · New York City, New York
Senior Programmatic Media Manager - Citi Commerce
Citigroup · Grand Central, Manhattan
Media Planner, Brand Partnerships
The Volume · New York City, New York
Programmatic Account Executive NY
Klever Programmatic Inc. · Gramercy Park and Murray Hill, Manhattan
Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment (Temporary)
Crossmedia · New York City, New York
Google Ads Media Buyer (Hybird NYC)
Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC · Grand Central, Manhattan · hybrid
Manager, Commerce (Programmatic)
Omnicom Media · Grand Central, Manhattan
Programmatic Trader, NYC
Azerion · New York City, New York · remote
Media Planning Manager - Citi Ads
Citigroup · Grand Central, Manhattan
Associate, Media Planner- Hispanic Media (copy)
Canvas Worldwide · New York City, New York
Director, Media Strategy
Highwire · New York, US
Finance Manager, Strategy & Analytics, Amazon Ads
Amazon · New York City, New York
Google Ads Media Buyer / SEM Manager
Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC · Grand Central, Manhattan · remote
Senior Associate, Web Analytics
Pfizer · Queensborough, Snohomish County
Director, Programmatic
Horizon Media · New York City, New York
Technical Account Manager, Programmatic
Destination Media Inc, dba GSTV · Chelsea and Clinton, Manhattan
Media Planner
GoodApple · New York City, New York
Supervisor, Programmatic
Horizon Media · New York City, New York
Media Supervisor
Obsessed Media · New York City, New York
Ad Ops Campaign Coordinator
EchoStar · Grand Central, Manhattan
Social Media Strategist - Touchland
Church & Dwight · New York City, New York
Sr. Media Strategy Manager
Xero · New York City, New York
Programmatic Sports Strategy Lead, Live Sports Sales
Amazon · New York City, New York
Director, Programmatic Enablement
GSTV · New York City, New York
Senior Programmatic Solutions Consultant, Amazon Ads
Amazon Ads · New York City, New York
Senior Programmatic Solutions Consultant, Amazon Ads
Amazon · Grand Central, Manhattan
Sr. Media Planning Director
Entech Network Solutions · New York City, New York · hybrid
Programmatic Media Buyer (DV360)
AKA NYC Limited · Greeley Square, Manhattan
Top employers hiring in New York
- Horizon Media
- OMD
- Mediahub
- Wpromote
- Initiative
- GroupM
- Publicis Media
- Mindshare
- EssenceMediacom
- Goodapple
- Crossmedia
FAQs
How much do media planners make in New York?
Entry-level coordinators start around $50–$60K. Mid-level planners earn $70–$90K. Senior planners and supervisors range $95–$130K. Group directors and VPs at major agencies earn $150–$250K+ with bonus.
Are NYC media jobs hybrid or in-office?
Most agencies require 3 days/week in office as of 2026. A handful of independents and IC-track senior roles offer fully remote, but it's the exception. Expect hybrid as the default.
Which NYC agencies hire the most media planners?
Horizon Media is the largest US-headquartered independent and consistently has 20+ planning openings. The holding company shops (OMD, Mindshare, Initiative, EssenceMediacom) each run dozens of NYC-based teams across clients. Mid-size shops like Mediahub, Wpromote, and Goodapple post less frequently but typically pay competitively.
Do I need agency experience to get hired in NYC?
For coordinator and entry-planner roles, no — fresh graduates and career-changers from adjacent fields (marketing analytics, ad sales) get hired regularly. For senior+ roles, holding company or major independent agency experience is the dominant filter.