Digital Media Planner/Buyer

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize cross-channel digital media plans from strategy through execution, turning goals into data-driven campaigns and real-time optimizations for measurable outcomes.

  • Plan & Strategize: translate goals into channel mix and performance-focused media plans.
  • Activate & Optimize: manage campaigns across CTV/OTT, search, social, and programmatic media with real-time pacing and testing.
  • Drive Insights & Collaboration: translate performance data into actionable recommendations and align with cross-functional teams to deliver on timelines and budgets.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Plan & Strategize: Partner with Client Services to develop integrated, performance-focused media strategies
  • Translate campaign goals into thoughtful, data-driven media plans
  • Collaborate with Media Leadership to refine direction and identify the most effective channel mix
  • Activate & Optimize: Execute and manage campaigns across CTV/OTT, paid search, social, programmatic display, video, and audio
  • Own campaign pacing, performance, and optimizations in real time
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and results through ongoing adjustments
  • Drive Insights: Analyze performance data and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Deliver reporting that highlights what’s working, what’s next, and why it matters
  • Continuously test and learn to improve campaign outcomes
  • Collaborate & Deliver: Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless campaign execution, from creative specs to trafficking
Requirements
  • 3–5 years in digital media planning and buying at an agency
  • Hands-on experience with platforms such as:
  • Google Ads
  • Meta Business Manager
  • LinkedIn Campaign Manager
  • YouTube, TikTok, Snap, X (Twitter)
  • Programmatic platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk)
  • Strong analytical mindset with confidence interpreting performance data
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
  • Clear communicator who can connect data to business outcomes
  • Team-first mentality (you value collaboration over ego)
Nice to Have
  • Familiarity with MacOS
Benefits
  • Work on purpose-driven campaigns that make a measurable difference
  • Gaining exposure to diverse channels and integrated media strategies
  • Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that invests in your growth
  • Opportunity to expand your skillset across emerging platforms and formats
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Sherry Matthews Group

There are some terrific agencies that sell cheeseburgers, spark plugs, and chewing gum. That's not who we are. Whether it's health, education, transportation, or conservation, we are advocates for positive change. This isn't a division of our company. This is our company. Sherry Matthews Group is a national marketing communications agency based in Austin, Texas, with offices in New York City and Washington, DC.

Founded in 1983
Austin, Texas, USA
70 employees (32 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
15%
Direct
33.8%
Referral
3.1%
Social
7.6%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~70

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
23 (33% of company)