Senior Media Buyer

829 Studios

8d•$90,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Media Buyer at 829 Studios, you are a strategic leader responsible for architecting complex, multi-channel media plans across Programmatic and Traditional Media to solve high-level business challenges. Beyond platform execution, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging deep market expertise to negotiate high-value opportunities and drive innovative, full-funnel growth strategies. You will oversee the delivery of our unified media buying approach—including CTV, Video, Display, Audio, OOH, and Linear—ensuring every channel works in concert to drive brand and business results.

Requirements

5+ years in digital media planning and buying, with deep expertise in both site-direct and programmatic environments
Expert-level proficiency with DSPs (StackAdapt, DV360, Basis, StackAdapt, TTD), Ad Servers (Campaign Manager), and Web Analytics (GA4).
Proven track record managing diverse media types, including OTT/CTV, Streaming Audio, and Traditional Linear/Radio.
Expert knowledge of remarketing and advanced targeting (dynamic creative, CRM, lookalike, and predictive modeling)
Ability to map data partners to the customer journey—activating contextual signals for awareness and deterministic identity for conversion.
Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story through data for high-growth performance accounts.

Responsibilities

Architect and manage integrated campaigns across the full service suite, including, but not limited to: Connected TV (CTV), Online Video (OLV), Native Ads, Streaming Audio, Out of Home (OOH), Linear TV, and Broadcast Radio.
Identify target audiences by analyzing demographics, movement patterns, and digital interests to build data-driven profiles.
Evaluate and purchase digital media through major programmatic platforms (such as StackAdapt, Basis, DV360, MNTN) and PMPs.
Own the measurement framework for assigned accounts, translating complex data into actionable insights focused on incrementality, Lifetime Value (LTV), and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).
Lead executive-level client calls and QBRs, articulating how the channel mix (from high-impact CTV awareness to lower-funnel Remarketing) maximizes reach and manages frequency.
Take ownership of complex ad server setup (trafficking), pixel creation (CAPI), and quality assurance across all media types.
Facilitate relationships with premium publishers and audience providers (e.g., Experian) to secure preferred pricing and first-to-market alpha/beta opportunities.
Lead and mentor junior buyers, fostering a culture of hands-on optimization that goes beyond basic automation to drive performance.