Digital Media Buyer Trainee 2026 Q4
The Digital Media Buyer Trainee role at Confidential Client offers an entry-level opportunity to develop expertise across multiple digital marketing channels including paid social, search, programmatic, email, affiliate, SEO, influencer, and retail media. The position involves hands-on campaign management, client communication, and performance analysis within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, supported by a 2-month paid training and probation program. This hybrid role emphasizes data-driven marketing strategies and the use of AI tools to optimize campaign outcomes for high-profile brand clients.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Digital Media Buyer Trainee to begin full-time in Q4 (October–December). This is a hands-on training role inside a performance-driven marketing environment where you'll rotate through core digital channels and gain practical experience in Paid Social, Paid Search, Programmatic, Email, Affiliate, SEO, Influencer, and Retail Media.
- Estimated pay: $61,151 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Training: 2-month paid development & probation program
- Location: Ny State Campus, NY (hybrid opportunity; on-site presence may be required)
What You’ll Do
You will start in a structured 2-month paid development program and then transition to working on client accounts as a full Digital Media Buyer upon successful completion. Typical responsibilities include:
- Support creation, setup, and optimization of paid social campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- Assist with paid search campaigns (Google Ads, Bing): keyword research, ad copy, bidding basics
- Learn programmatic buying workflows and work with DSPs for display, video, and native placements
- Help craft email campaigns, perform segmentation and A/B tests
- Support affiliate partner programs and influencer collaborations
- Assist with SEO basics to improve organic visibility
- Learn retail media ad strategies for e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop)
- Produce KPI dashboards and performance reports with actionable insights
- Participate in A/B testing, consumer research, and data-driven optimization
- Provide creative and copy suggestions to improve campaign performance
- Communicate updates and results to internal teams and client contacts
What You’ll Learn / Program Structure
The role begins with a 2-month paid development and probation program that includes:
- Hands-on training across multiple digital channels
- Supervised project work and continuous performance assessments
- Real-client simulations and, if successful, immediate staffing on live client accounts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong interest in building a career in performance-driven digital marketing
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
- Comfortable taking cognitive aptitude, logic, and basic data-analytics assessments
- Professional, curious, and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Attributes
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Creative instincts for copy and creative recommendations
- Eagerness to learn modern marketing tools and adopt AI-assisted workflows
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Benefits & Perks
- 2-month paid development & probation program (training)
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Monthly phone stipend
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Dog-friendly office
- Hybrid work opportunity
- Bonus perks (e.g., Seamless allowance)
- Additional learning and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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