Responsibilities

• The Buyer oversees tactical planning, execution and reporting of campaigns.
• Maintains a base-level knowledge of buying for both online and offline media channels: Digital (Banners, Audio, Video) Search, Social, TV, Radio, OOH [Out-of-Home], Print. *This role is digital heavy
• Owns vendor communications and developing relationships with clients.
• Manages RFP process: developing partner consideration sets, putting together RFPs, and managing conversations & RFP development with partners.
• Collaborates on the buying of media, vendor contracts, budget management by individual platforms, billing/invoicing for media campaigns.
• Leads knowledge of media buying tools to execute plans and buys- Freewheel, SBMS/Adazzle, GCM & MOAT/IAS, GCM, Tableau etc.
• Applies principles of negotiation to ensure discounts and added value
• First ‘gatekeeper’ and reviewer for Assistant’s work.
• Ensures smooth campaign launch & execution and communicates updates internally and externally.
• Deep understanding of the Digital media trafficking process

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a media investment/buying role across online and/or offline channels, including campaign execution and management (Digital - Display, Audio, Video). This role is digital heavy.
• Proficiency with media tools and platforms such as Freewheel, SBMS/Adazzle, GCM, MOAT/IAS, Tableau,
• Strong project and campaign management skills, including RFP development, vendor negotiations, trafficking, and pacing/reporting.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills—able to manage vendor relationships, support internal teams, and clearly articulate media strategies.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
• Open/Flexible PTO/Annual leave with US & UK specific policies
• Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
• 401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
• Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Life milestone recognition & support
• The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
• Cell phone/tech reimbursement
• Student Loan payment plan (US)