Media Buyer Jobs
46 open media buying roles · Typical salary $55K–$145K
Media buyers are the executors. They take an approved plan, negotiate rates with publishers, place insertion orders, traffick creative, monitor pacing, and optimize in-flight to hit the brief. Compared to planners, buyers spend more time inside platforms (DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta Ads Manager, Amazon DSP) and on negotiation calls with sales reps. The work is operational, fast-paced, and high-leverage — a great buyer can shift 10-20% of a campaign's outcome through optimization alone.
The role has bifurcated. Traditional broadcast and OOH buying still exists at major holdcos, but the volume has shifted to digital and programmatic. Most new buyer roles in 2026 are 'paid media buyer' or 'programmatic buyer' titles, working primarily through DSPs, social ad platforms, and retail media networks like Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, and Roundel. The clearest career path now goes: junior buyer → senior buyer → trader/programmatic specialist OR account director.
Top employers actively hiring buyers include performance shops (Tinuiti, Wpromote, Brainlabs), holdco buying units (GroupM Nexus, Publicis Practia), specialist programmatic agencies, and brand in-house teams. Below: every open media buying role we've verified this week.
Open Media Buying Roles
Assistant Buyer, Integrated Media Investment
Crossmedia · New York City, New York
Digital Media Buyer & Planner Associate-Temporary
Cold Spark Media · Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Paid Social Buyer
Hearst · Grand Central, Manhattan
Facebook Media Buyer | U.S.A.
7Figures · Miami, Miami-Dade County
Senior Media Strategist & Buyer
Delavan Holdings · Delavan, Walworth County
Associate Director, Media Buying
DSPolitical · Washington, D.C., US
Junior Media Buyer (Google Search)
Trend Capital Holdings · US
Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment
Crossmedia · New York City, New York
Assistant Integrated Media Buyer
Moroch Partners · Highland Park, Dallas
Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment (Temporary)
Crossmedia Inc · Philadelphia, Philadelphia County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (ARLINGTON)
Fisher Investments · Arlington, Tarrant County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (CAMAS)
Fisher Investments · Camas, Clark County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (CLEARWATER)
Fisher Investments · Clearwater, Pinellas County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (DALLAS)
Fisher Investments · Dallas, Texas
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (GARLAND)
Fisher Investments · Garland, Dallas
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (GRESHAM)
Fisher Investments · Gresham, Multnomah County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (PLANO)
Fisher Investments · Plano, Collin County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (SAINT PETERSBURG)
Fisher Investments · Lealman, Pinellas Couny
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (TAMPA)
Fisher Investments · Tampa, Hillsborough County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (VANCOUVER)
Fisher Investments · Vancouver, Clark County
Sr. Paid Media Buyer (PORTLAND)
Fisher Investments · Portland, Multnomah County
Media Planner/Buyer
MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR · Scottsdale, Maricopa County
Media Buyer
Alfa Wave Agency · Austin, Lonoke County · remote
Media Buyer (Facebook)
Nodera Group · New York, US
Merchandise Buyer - Wellness, Personal Care, Gift, and Media
Flynt Management Group · Century, Los Angeles County · remote
Media Buyer/Planner
Swanson Russell · Lincoln, Lancaster County
Digital Media Buyer Trainee 2026 Q1
Within · New York City, New York
Media Buyer
USA Clinics Group · Northbrook, Cook County
Meta Ads Media Buyer
Level Up REI · US
Senior Technical Account Manager/Media Buyer
BidMachine · Parkland, Broward County · remote
Digital Media Buyer
Alamo Intelligence · Washington, Washington, D.C.
Media Buyer
Situation Group · New York City, New York
Senior Media Buyer & Planner
Greenberg-Larraby, Inc. · Bethesda, Montgomery County · remote
Manager, Media Buying
DSPolitical · Washington, D.C., US
Media Buyer
Huzzle · US
Senior Media Buyer
Huzzle · US
Senior Media Buying Manager
Fanatics Benefits · New York, US
Senior Paid Social Media Buyer
Huzzle · US
Sr. Paid Media Buyer
Fisher Investments Careers · Lealman, Pinellas Couny
Facebook Ads Specialist (Media Buyer) - REMOTE
Golden Hippo · Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Director, Buyer Growth Partnerships & Referral
G2 · US
Associate Buyer, Digital Investment
Attention Arc · Irvington, Westchester County
Associate Director, Product Management - Buyer Solutions
PubMatic · US · hybrid
Senior Paid Media Buyer / Traffic Manager
Tried and True Media · Wilmington, New Castle County · remote
Strategist / Media Buyer
Multiply · San Francisco, California
Media Buyer
Furniture Row · Commerce City, Adams County
Top employers hiring media buying
- Tinuiti
- Wpromote
- GroupM Nexus
- Brainlabs
- Mediahub
- Publicis Media
- OMD
- Croud
FAQs
What does a media buyer do?
A media buyer executes an approved media plan — negotiating with publishers, placing buys, trafficking creative, monitoring spend pacing, and optimizing campaigns in-flight to hit performance goals.
What's a typical media buyer salary?
Junior buyers earn $50K-$65K. Senior buyers and supervisors earn $75K-$110K. Buying directors and VPs reach $130K-$180K. Programmatic buyers/traders typically earn 10-15% above traditional buyers at the same level.
Do I need to know specific platforms to be a media buyer?
Yes. The most-requested skills in 2026 buyer postings: DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Amazon DSP, and at least one measurement platform (LiveRamp, MMM tools, GA4). Platform certifications help for entry-level applicants.