Media Buying Director

Nashville, TN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive cross-channel audience-first media planning and optimization with data-driven decision-making in a senior media buying role.

  • Must-have: 8+ years in media buying across Linear TV, CTV, Radio, and Digital.
  • Standout: Lead and develop media teams with negotiation and analytics strength.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support connections planners in developing audience-first media plans across Linear TV, CTV, Radio, Digital, and emerging platforms.
  • Implement media buys across Linear TV, CTV, Radio, Digital, and emerging platforms.
  • Oversee negotiations to secure optimal pricing and placements across networks, streaming platforms, and channels.
  • Monitor and optimize campaign performance using GRPs, CPMs, ROI, and frequency metrics.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends—audience fragmentation, media inflation, and new technologies—to maximize client outcomes.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and delivering clear, data-driven recommendations.
  • Translate business challenges into actionable media solutions backed by insights and storytelling.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance impact, efficiency, and visibility across campaigns.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Channel Buyers, fostering growth and accountability.
  • Set high standards for creative media solutions and flawless execution.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in media buying, with experience across Linear TV, CTV, Radio, and Digital channels
  • 5+ years leading and developing media teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency with programmatic platforms and media analytics tools.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel and work occasional after-hours as needed.

    Benefits

    • Through AdHope, we’ve given more than $1M in donations and grants supporting community causes and more than $5M in in-kind services supporting not-for-profit or related organizations.
    • five paid days of Conviction Time Off so each team member can pursue their passions outside of work. CTO days can be used for things like coaching a team, creating art, writing a story, taking a mission trip, and more.
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    BUNTIN

    BUNTIN is an independent ad agency that believes in the power of Brand Conviction. Attention is great, but what really drives results is Conviction. HQ in Nashville.

    Founded in 1972
    Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    120 employees (52 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    1K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    25.9%
    Direct
    54.2%
    Referral
    5.1%
    Social
    13.4%
    Paid
    1.3%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~120

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    35 (29% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    9 years
    Median Tenure
    4.8 years