Role Description
The Media Buyer is a core contributor on the podcast media buying team, responsible for developing, negotiating, and executing client-focused media plans from start to finish. This role sits at the heart of campaign execution β where strategic thinking meets day-to-day precision. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, takes radical ownership of their accounts, and brings a solutions-first mindset to every challenge. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-first attitude are essential to success in this role.
Qualifications
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2β4 years of media buying or planning experience, with a track record of managing campaigns end-to-end.
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Strong negotiation skills and experience building relationships with media vendors.
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail β you take pride in getting things right the first time.
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Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment β comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving processes and priorities.
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Embodies radical accountability: owns outcomes fully, communicates proactively when things go off-track, and treats every challenge as an opportunity to learn and improve.
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A proactive problem solver who brings solutions, not just problems, to the table.
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A collaborative, team-first mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficiency with media planning/buying tools (e.g., Salesforce/Engage) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Requirements
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Develops client-focused media plans with clear strategic rationale and presents them to clients with confidence and clarity, entering finalized plans into Engage with accuracy and attention to detail.
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Manages budgets, assesses opportunities, and maintains a rolling opportunities proposal to ensure clients are always positioned for growth.
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Leads buying and negotiation efforts while monitoring delivery and optimizing campaign performance in real time.
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Oversees campaign execution across assigned accounts, making real-time optimizations as needed to maximize performance.
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Handles ad hoc requests with agility and flexibility, adapting quickly to evolving client needs and shifting priorities.
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Proactively identifies and flags potential issues, bringing solutions β not just problems β to the team.
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Manages campaign verification and reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client goals at every stage.
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Communicates performance insights clearly and professionally to internal teams and client stakeholders.
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Builds and maintains strong strategic relationships with network partners to drive favorable negotiation outcomes.
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Stays at the forefront of new opportunities emerging within the podcast ecosystem, bringing relevant insights and recommendations to the team.
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Ensures all vendor-facing communication is professional, timely, and aligned with internal standards.
Benefits
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The pay range for this role is: $40/hr USD (Remote (United States))
Company Description
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Thrives on the energy of a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment β we see change as opportunity, not obstacle.
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Communicates openly, honestly, and with intention across every level of the organization.
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Takes radical ownership: we don't point fingers, we find solutions and move forward together.
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Hold ourselves to a high standard of accuracy and craft β the details matter.
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Collaborates with purpose and brings value to every room we're in.
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Supports one another and strives to win as a team β not just as individuals.