Senior Media Buyer

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$160K/yr – $175K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end programmatic and native campaigns to hit revenue targets across DSPs and native platforms.

  • Plain: Own end-to-end programmatic and native campaigns across DV360, Yahoo DSP, Taboola, and Outbrain.
  • Must-have: 3-5+ years of hands-on media buying across DSPs and native ads with $250K+ monthly spend.
  • Standout: Leverage AI/automation to improve optimization and speed insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across multiple DSPs (e.g., DV360, Yahoo DSP) and native ad platforms (e.g., Taboola, Outbrain) with a clear focus on hitting performance and revenue targets.
  • Own revenue growth across assigned channels, taking new initiatives from testing to scaled, material revenue impact.
  • Leverage AI and automation tools to drive smarter optimization, faster insights, and continuous performance improvements.
  • Pilot new lines of business and offers, managing campaigns end‑to‑end and rapidly iterating from initial tests to scalable, revenue‑generating programs.
  • Optimize toward core business KPIs (Revenue, GPM, CAC, CPA) through data‑driven bidding, segmentation, and supply strategy.
  • Collaborate with compliance, product, and analytics teams to ensure campaigns align with brand standards and vertical‑specific requirements.
  • Leverage first‑party and third‑party data to build high‑performing targeting and retargeting strategies.
  • Monitor, analyze, and communicate performance trends regularly, identifying opportunities to expand and scale successful initiatives.
  • Stay current on programmatic and native platform updates, identifying new opportunities to improve performance and scale.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of hands-on media buying experience across DSPs (DV360, StackAdapt, Yahoo DSP, etc.) and native ads (Taboola and Outbrain), ideally in performance-driven or financial categories.
  • Proven success managing $250K+ in monthly spend with a focus on measurable outcomes (e.g., ROAS, CPA, GPM).
  • Deep understanding of audience targeting, optimization, and data integrations to improve campaign efficiency and scale.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to take calculated risks, test unconventional ideas, and move quickly based on performance data.
  • Experience with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) and creative testing methodologies.
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in Google Analytics, Tableau, Looker, and platform reporting.
  • Strong communicator who can translate data into actionable insights and partner effectively with internal stakeholders.

Preferred

  • Experience with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) and creative testing methodologies.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match, health insurance options, disability coverage, life insurance, and unlimited paid time off

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Founded in 2022
Tempe, Arizona, USA
3.4K employees (397 in marketing)
55% recommend to a friend
60% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
210.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$15.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.2%
Direct
47.1%
Referral
9.4%
Social
2.2%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
298 (9% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$950M
Last Raise
Post IPO Debt, 10 months ago

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