Media Buyer Jobs

Media Buyer jobs are open across advertising agencies, retail, healthcare, entertainment, and DTC brands, from entry-level assistant buyer to programmatic director, with specializations in digital, programmatic, and traditional media buying. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top stateFlorida
Top employerSweat Pants Agency
Top cityMiami, FL
Work type60% Remote
Top industryScience

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One Park Financial
Digital Media Buyer, Sr. Manager
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One Park Financial
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Digital Media Buyer, Sr. Manager
One Park Financial
Miami, Florida
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
11-50

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Crossmedia
Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment (Temporary)
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Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment (Temporary)
Crossmedia
New York, New York
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Crossmedia
Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment (Temporary) tags.new
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Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment (Temporary) tags.new
Crossmedia
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Purchasing
Project Management
$65k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Wrench Group
Senior, Media Buyer
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Wrench Group
Added 1d ago
Senior, Media Buyer
Wrench Group
Atlanta, Georgia
Brand Marketing
Content & Communications
Marketing
$100k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Channel Factory
Media Buyer - Programmatic (CST or EST)
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Channel Factory
Added 1d ago
Media Buyer - Programmatic (CST or EST)
Channel Factory
New York, New York
Brand Marketing
Creative & Design
Marketing
$70k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
2-10

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Media Buyer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Sweat Pants Agency
    Sweat Pants Agency12
  • Trivium
    Trivium5
  • ReachMobi
    ReachMobi4
  • Channel Factory
    Channel Factory4
  • Crossmedia
    Crossmedia3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Marketing & Advertising

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in media buyer jobs.

  • Experience managing paid digital media campaigns across search, social, or programmatic platforms
  • Proficiency with DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360, or Amazon DSP
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in campaign reporting and performance optimization
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
  • Familiarity with third-party ad verification tools such as DoubleVerify or Integral Ad Science
  • Experience with media planning software and trafficking ad creative through ad servers

Tips for Your Media Buyer Job Search

Quantify campaign results on your resume

Ad spend managed, ROAS improvement, and CPM reductions are the numbers media buyer hiring managers scan for first. List specific campaign outcomes rather than duties so your resume stands out before a recruiter even reads your summary.

Match your channel experience to the posting

Programmatic, paid social, linear TV, and OOH require different tools and vendor relationships. Read each job description carefully and lead with the channel experience that mirrors what the employer lists, even if your background is broader than that.

Build a case study before your interview

Interviewers often ask you to walk through a media plan from brief to optimization. Prepare one clear example that covers audience targeting decisions, platform selection rationale, and how you measured performance against the original brief.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists media buyer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Negotiate using platform-specific expertise

When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the specific platforms and DSPs you operate, such as The Trade Desk, DV360, or Meta Ads Manager. Expertise in high-demand tools gives you a concrete reason to push toward the top of the range.

Follow up with a post-interview media insight

Send a brief thank-you note within 24 hours that references a trend relevant to the employer's industry, such as a shift in CTV inventory pricing or a platform targeting change. It signals that you're actively engaged with the market, not just job hunting.

Media Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most media buyers?

The companies hiring the most media buyers right now include Sweat Pants Agency, Trivium, and ReachMobi, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Advertising agencies and large DTC brands tend to post the highest volume of roles consistently throughout the year.

How many media buyer jobs are remote?

About 82% of media buyer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the day-to-day work happens inside cloud-based buying platforms and reporting dashboards. Programmatic and digital-focused roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions that involve direct vendor negotiations or on-site client collaboration are more likely to require in-office presence.

How do you become a media buyer?

Most media buyers start with a degree in marketing, advertising, or communications, then gain hands-on exposure through a media coordinator or ad operations role. You build core skills by learning to plan and execute paid campaigns across digital channels, mastering at least one DSP, and developing fluency in performance metrics like ROAS, CPM, and CTR. Earning a platform certification from Google, Meta, or The Trade Desk strengthens your candidacy early in your career.

Can you get a media buyer job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level media buyer roles exist, and agencies in particular hire candidates who can demonstrate hands-on campaign work even if it came from freelance projects, coursework, or managing small ad budgets for a student organization or local business. Build a short case study showing how you set up a campaign, chose targeting parameters, and interpreted results. Platform certifications from Google or Meta also signal practical readiness when your formal experience is limited.

What does the media buyer interview process look like?

Most media buyer interviews start with a recruiter screen focused on your channel experience and tools familiarity, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deeper into how you approach media planning and optimization. Many employers add a practical exercise where you build a sample media plan or analyze a campaign scenario. Final rounds typically involve meeting team members and discussing a real campaign you have managed from brief through performance review.

Where can I find and apply to media buyer jobs?

You can find and apply to media buyer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your channel experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits. No detours, no third-party applications, just a direct path from the listing to your application.

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