Resident - Media Buying & Planning

VaynerMedia•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

VaynerMedia is a global integrated creative and media agency and part of VaynerX. This is a three-month temporary residency with the potential to transition to full-time employment immediately after the residency. The next residency class is scheduled to start in January 2027, and candidates must be able to begin employment on that start date. The role executes and optimizes digital media campaigns across platforms, monitors campaign pacing and performance, and manages media investment and budget allocation. It also supports campaign reporting and analysis, works with supervisors on platform strategy and execution, and takes on client communications by presenting performance insights and recommendations. This is a hybrid position requiring 3–4 days per week on-site at the Culver City office. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET business hours. Compensation is $20 per hour, with overtime at $30 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Strong problem-solving mindset and data-driven approach.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative team player with a drive to learn and grow in digital media.
Able to commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET business hours.
Able to work on-site at the Culver City office 3–4 days per week.
Able to start employment on the residency program start date.

Nice To Haves

Media buying experience is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with social platforms such as Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
Familiarity with Google platforms including YouTube, Search, and Display.
Familiarity with Amazon AMS and Amazon DSP.
Familiarity with programmatic display and video platforms such as The Trade Desk and DV360.
Familiarity with connected TV/OTT platforms such as Roku and Hulu.
Exposure to Google Analytics, MOAT, IAS, or Nielsen.

Responsibilities

Execute campaigns across digital platforms, including Google, Meta, TikTok, The Trade Desk, and Amazon.
Optimize live media in real time to meet or exceed client goals.
Monitor campaign performance and pacing, making adjustments as needed.
Prepare client-facing deliverables, including pacing reports, campaign builds, ad hoc analyses, and in-platform optimizations.
Manage media investment across platforms daily, weekly, and quarterly to support effective budget allocation.
Collaborate with supervisors to develop platform strategies, audience targeting, and campaign execution.
Present performance insights and recommendations to clients.