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Media buyer roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires specialized knowledge in programmatic advertising, audience strategy, or campaign analytics. Employers across advertising agencies and in-house marketing teams regularly sponsor qualified international candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Amazon Digital Advertising (ADA) team is seeking an innovative, results-oriented Senior Media Buyer to drive the marketing strategy/planning, execution, optimization and performance analysis for programmatic campaigns across key internal advertisers across Amazon. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem. To be successful, you will need to thrive in a fast-moving and data-driven environment where speed, operational excellence and managing multiple campaigns simultaneously are paramount. Experience buying and optimizing media in platforms such as Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk, DV360, or MediaMath is required.
Key responsibilities include campaign setup, budget management, performance analysis, and reporting. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for optimization and scaling, as well as troubleshooting any issues that arise during campaign execution. You will be expected to partner with other stakeholders in order to ensure our advertisers' needs are met to drive improvements across supply and product.
Key job responsibilities
- Plan and execute programmatic media campaigns within Amazon DSP.
- Manage cross-team deadlines and project plans to ensure all initiatives launch on time.
- Manage campaign budgets and pacing to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics.
- Troubleshoot and resolve campaign delivery issues, ad serving errors, and reporting discrepancies.
- Optimize campaigns based on data insights and KPIs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align media strategies with business goals.
- Generate detailed performance reports and present findings.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Partner with Supply and Product teams to drive improvements to Amazon DSP offerings.
About the team
Amazon Digital Advertising team (ADA) focuses on leveraging Amazon's Advertising DSP to support the digital marketing initiatives of Amazon’s own strategic businesses. Our primary stakeholders are the internal marketing teams across Amazon. Together, we are building the future of advertising at Amazon through product and science innovation and new advertising experiences.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
- Experience building and optimizing multiple, simultaneous marketing campaigns
- Experience managing or working within cross-functional marketing and creative teams
- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional programs or marketing campaigns from concept to completion
- Experience in audience segmentation and targeting
- Experience in online retail/B2C marketing
- Experience in planning and buying programmatic media through DSPs such as Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk, DV360, or MediaMath
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Amazon DSP
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
DESCRIPTION
The Amazon Digital Advertising (ADA) team is seeking an innovative, results-oriented Senior Media Buyer to drive the marketing strategy/planning, execution, optimization and performance analysis for programmatic campaigns across key internal advertisers across Amazon. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem. To be successful, you will need to thrive in a fast-moving and data-driven environment where speed, operational excellence and managing multiple campaigns simultaneously are paramount. Experience buying and optimizing media in platforms such as Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk, DV360, or MediaMath is required.
Key responsibilities include campaign setup, budget management, performance analysis, and reporting. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for optimization and scaling, as well as troubleshooting any issues that arise during campaign execution. You will be expected to partner with other stakeholders in order to ensure our advertisers' needs are met to drive improvements across supply and product.
Key job responsibilities
- Plan and execute programmatic media campaigns within Amazon DSP.
- Manage cross-team deadlines and project plans to ensure all initiatives launch on time.
- Manage campaign budgets and pacing to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics.
- Troubleshoot and resolve campaign delivery issues, ad serving errors, and reporting discrepancies.
- Optimize campaigns based on data insights and KPIs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align media strategies with business goals.
- Generate detailed performance reports and present findings.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Partner with Supply and Product teams to drive improvements to Amazon DSP offerings.
About the team
Amazon Digital Advertising team (ADA) focuses on leveraging Amazon's Advertising DSP to support the digital marketing initiatives of Amazon’s own strategic businesses. Our primary stakeholders are the internal marketing teams across Amazon. Together, we are building the future of advertising at Amazon through product and science innovation and new advertising experiences.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
- Experience building and optimizing multiple, simultaneous marketing campaigns
- Experience managing or working within cross-functional marketing and creative teams
- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional programs or marketing campaigns from concept to completion
- Experience in audience segmentation and targeting
- Experience in online retail/B2C marketing
- Experience in planning and buying programmatic media through DSPs such as Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk, DV360, or MediaMath
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Amazon DSP
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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Target agency holding companies first
Large agency networks like WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis have established immigration programs and sponsor H-1B visas routinely. Their HR teams are familiar with the process, which reduces friction compared to first-time sponsors.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires a specific degree nexus for H-1B approval. Emphasize how your advertising, marketing, or statistics degree directly supports your media buying responsibilities. Generic marketing backgrounds without field-specific education face higher RFE rates.
Highlight programmatic and DSP expertise
Proficiency with demand-side platforms and data-driven campaign optimization strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Skills that require advanced technical knowledge make your petition harder for USCIS to challenge during adjudication.
Apply before the H-1B lottery window closes
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. Secure your offer and confirm your employer is prepared to register you on time. Missing the window means waiting another full year before you can be selected.
Consider in-house brand roles alongside agencies
Retail, tech, and consumer goods companies with large media budgets often hire media buyers in-house and sponsor visas. These roles sometimes offer stronger petition support because the hiring manager directly controls the immigration budget.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every media buying role comes with sponsorship, and filtering manually wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with confirmed sponsorship history, so you focus your applications where they are most likely to lead somewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a media buyer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but it depends on how the position is structured. USCIS requires that a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field is a minimum requirement for entry into the role. Media buyer positions tied to advertising, communications, marketing analytics, or statistics degrees generally qualify. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted are more vulnerable to RFE or denial.
What degree do I need to get H-1B sponsorship as a media buyer?
A bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or a quantitative field like statistics or data analytics gives you the strongest petition. The degree must align with the specific duties of the role. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your employer's attorney will need to build a more complex nexus argument, which increases RFE risk.
Do advertising agencies sponsor H-1B visas for media buyers?
Yes. Agency holding companies and large independent agencies sponsor H-1B visas regularly. They file high volumes of petitions annually and have immigration counsel on retainer. Smaller boutique agencies may be willing but less experienced with the process, which can slow things down. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you identify which employers have an active sponsorship track record before you apply.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a media buyer?
Your chances depend on lottery selection, not the strength of your qualifications. In recent years, USCIS has received over 400,000 registrations for 85,000 available slots, resulting in selection rates around 20 to 25 percent. If you hold a U.S. master's degree, you enter an advanced degree pool first, which offers a slightly higher effective selection rate. If not selected, you can be registered again the following March.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B if I work in media buying?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers while your new petition is pending, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you have not been out of status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current employment ends. The role and specialty occupation classification must still hold at the new employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Media Buyer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.