Media Jobs in New York
42 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 Manager - Media Planning & Buying
M+C Saatchi Group · Gramercy Park and Murray Hill, Manhattan
Assistant Buyer, Integrated Media Investment
Crossmedia · New York City, New York
Programmatic Solutions Consultant, Amazon Ads
Amazon Ads · New York City, New York
Vice President, Analytics
ChukMedia · New York, US
Media Senior Associate, Programmatic
FanDuel · New York City, New York
Paid Social Buyer
Hearst · Grand Central, Manhattan
Programmatic Trader Analyst
TEGNA · New York City, New York
Manager, Yield & Inventory Analytics
Best Buy · New York, US
Social Media Strategist
J/PR · Chelsea and Clinton, Manhattan
Integrated Media Management Vice President - Firmwide Impact
JPMorganChase · New York, US
Senior Ad Operations Specialist
Haymarket Media, Inc · Chelsea and Clinton, Manhattan · hybrid
Social Media Strategist, B&H Creators
B&H Photo · New York City, New York
Director of Programmatic Trading & Data
C2 Staffing · New York City, New York
Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment
Crossmedia · New York City, New York
Senior Programmatic Trader
Mogl · Greeley Square, Manhattan
Senior Account Manager - Programmatic
Unity Technologies · Grand Central, Manhattan
Paid Social Strategist
GoodApple · Prince, Manhattan
Senior Manager - Amex Ads Media Planning
American Express · Grand Central, Manhattan · hybrid
Senior Social Media Analyst
Wasserman · Brooklyn, New York City
Associate Coordinator, Ad Operations
Cadent, LLC · Gramercy Park and Murray Hill, Manhattan
Associate Director, Paid Media Planning (Evergreen)
Blue State · New York City, New York
Associate, Media Planner- Hispanic Media
Canvas Worldwide · New York City, New York
Media Buyer (Facebook)
Nodera Group · New York, US
Account Director, Programmatic Sales
Business Insider · New York, US
Biddable Media Supervisor, Paid Social
Noble People · 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
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
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
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.