Junior Media Buyer (Audio & Video)
The Junior Media Buyer supports the media team in managing day-to-day operations for audio and video advertising campaigns, focusing primarily on podcast and audio placements. This entry-level role involves data entry, campaign coordination, script preparation, and close collaboration with senior buyers and clients to ensure smooth campaign execution. The position offers growth opportunities within a fast-paced, performance-driven marketing agency specializing in measurable media impact.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level media buying role focused primarily on audio (podcasts, streaming audio, radio) and supporting video placements. You will support the media team by keeping campaigns accurate, on-time, and well-documented while building hands-on buying experience.
- Enter and maintain accurate data across media plans, insertion orders, and tracking sheets
- Input and update campaign details in internal systems and trafficking tools
- Compile and organize post logs for completed audio and video placements
- Help maintain accuracy across contracts, insertion orders, and campaign documents
- Prepare creative briefs for audio and video campaigns that reflect client goals
- Draft and revise podcast host-read scripts and talking points for client-approved endorsements
- Coordinate with account managers and clients to gather messaging, product details, and brand voice guidance
- Revise scripts/talking points based on client feedback and campaign objectives
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/internship experience
- 0–2 years in a coordinator, assistant, or administrative role (media/advertising experience a plus)
- Familiarity with audio advertising formats: podcasts, digital streaming, and radio
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid time management and prioritization skills
Preferred
- Exposure to media buying, ad operations, or campaign trafficking
- Familiarity with CTV and linear TV workflows
- Agency experience or internship background
- Experience with DSPs, Innovid, or Core Systems
- Interest in performance marketing and data-driven media
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary: $50,000 - $80,500 per year (provided by our client)
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a performance-focused media team that helps growth brands turn audio and video into measurable acquisition channels. They plan, buy, and measure across CTV, linear TV, YouTube, podcasts, streaming audio, and radio, with a focus on using premium media efficiently and proving business impact through attribution, lift testing, and incrementality. The team works with fast-growth consumer brands and emphasizes measurable performance and long-term client relationships.
Why this role is a good fit
- Ideal for a detail-oriented, growth-minded candidate who wants hands-on experience in audio and video media buying
- Opportunity to learn from senior buyers and collaborate with account teams on measurement-driven campaigns
- Work with high-growth consumer brands and build skills across campaign trafficking, creative scripting, and reporting
Skills & Tools (core keywords)
- Podcast advertising and streaming audio
- Campaign trafficking and insertion order management
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
- Creative briefs and host-read script drafting
- Familiarity with DSPs, CTV, and linear TV workflows
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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