Digital Media Buyer & Planner Associate-Temporary

Cold Spark Media•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•Remote

About The Position

ColdSpark is seeking an experienced, hands-on Temporary Digital Media Buyer & Planner to join their team from August 2026 through November/December 2026, with the possibility of a full-time offer afterward. This role will provide maternity leave coverage, partnering closely with the Media Buyer to co-manage digital media operations during the busy campaign season. The focus is on campaign execution, problem-solving, and strict budget management, specifically in production, technical setup, and financial management.

Requirements

2+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience in digital media buying and planning.
2-3+ years of experience managing multi-channel paid media campaigns.
Proven experience managing and pacing high-value budgets.
Actual platform experience and operational proficiency are heavily prioritized over educational background or specific degrees.
Deep operational knowledge of the Google Ad Suite, Meta Ads, and Programmatic Advertising platforms.
Proven expertise in financial budget pacing and managing ad spend across shifting timelines.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking spends and pacing sheets.
Understanding of Google Tag Manager and search marketing fundamentals.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and technical accuracy.
Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Political agency experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and launch large-scale, complex display, programmatic, paid search, and paid social campaigns across various third-party advertising platforms.
Oversee technical account configurations, structural builds, and platform verifications to ensure all tracking and compliance guidelines are met before launch.
Actively monitor and manage campaign expenses, maintain precise budget pacing, estimate monthly costs, and reconcile any discrepancies.
Conduct daily health checks on active campaigns to ensure steady delivery, proper targeting alignment, and overall account health.