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Senior level digital media buyer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of media strategy, budget allocation, and the cross-channel campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes. The majority of openings are remote or hybrid across Retail, Hospitality & Tourism, and Media & Entertainment, with employers like Etsy, PubMatic, and Fluor hiring at this level now.
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Senior Media Buyer / Media Planner
Remote | Federal Healthcare Communications
GLI is seeking an experienced Senior Media Buyer / Media Planner to support a national federal healthcare communications program focused on Veteran outreach, public health awareness, and suicide prevention initiatives.
The selected candidate will lead the planning, placement, optimization, and performance reporting of integrated paid media campaigns across digital and traditional advertising channels. This role requires expertise in audience targeting, media strategy, campaign analytics, and performance optimization to effectively reach Veteran and military populations nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated paid media strategies across digital, social media, Connected TV (CTV), programmatic, video, and broadcast channels.
- Plan, negotiate, purchase, place, and optimize advertising campaigns to maximize audience reach, engagement, and return on investment.
- Develop audience segmentation and targeting strategies utilizing demographic, behavioral, geographic, and market data.
- Monitor campaign performance and continuously optimize media placements based on performance metrics and analytics.
- Analyze and report campaign results, including impressions, reach, engagement, click-through rates, video views, conversion metrics, and overall campaign effectiveness.
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for federal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with communications, creative, analytics, and program management teams to ensure successful campaign delivery.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in media buying, media planning, digital advertising, integrated marketing, or strategic communications.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-channel paid media campaigns.
- Strong analytical, reporting, budgeting, and campaign optimization skills.
- Experience with audience targeting, geo-targeting, media analytics, and performance measurement.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting Veteran, military, healthcare, behavioral health, public health, or suicide prevention communications initiatives.
- Experience managing large-scale federal communications campaigns and media buys exceeding $1 million.
- Experience with audience segmentation, impression verification, media compliance, brand safety, and fraud prevention controls.
- Experience developing campaigns targeting Veteran and active-duty military populations.
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Consultant / Subcontractor
Qualified candidates should submit a resume highlighting relevant federal, healthcare, media buying, strategic communications, Veteran, military, or public health campaign experience.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Terms apply to Benefit Packages, depending on scope.
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Senior Level Digital Media Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level digital media buyer job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned substantial media budgets end-to-end, not just executed tactics. Demonstrating fluency in programmatic platforms, attribution modeling, and cross-channel optimization is essential. Showing that you have mentored junior buyers or led campaign strategy, not just managed day-to-day buys, is what separates senior candidates from mid-level ones in a competitive applicant pool.
Which companies hire senior level digital media buyers?
Companies hiring senior level digital media buyers right now include Etsy, PubMatic, and Fluor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from brands with significant media budgets, full-service agencies managing enterprise accounts, and performance-driven companies where paid media is a core growth channel.
Are there remote senior level digital media buyer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability at this level is strong. About 50% of senior level digital media buyer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how established professionals in this field have demonstrated they can lead campaigns and collaborate with stakeholders without being on-site full time.
What makes a digital media buyer role senior level?
A senior level digital media buyer role is defined by ownership and scope. Senior buyers set media strategy rather than execute someone else's plan, oversee significant budgets across multiple channels, and are accountable for campaign outcomes at a business level. They typically guide or mentor junior team members, contribute to client or stakeholder relationships, and are expected to bring independent judgment to platform selection and spend allocation.
Which industries hire the most senior level digital media buyers?
Senior Level digital media buyer roles concentrate in Retail, Hospitality & Tourism, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to run always-on media programs with complex audience targeting needs, which creates consistent demand for experienced buyers who can manage sophisticated campaigns at scale.