Company Description
Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.
Overview
As a Media Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting CJ’s advertisers. You will be an extension of an advertiser’s team by maintaining all publisher relationships and creating recruitment and optimization campaigns. You will contribute to the development of an affiliate marketing strategy for each advertiser and ensure the successful execution of that strategy, including managing Client Partnerships Associates in their tactical execution.
Responsibilities
- Prepare strategic and revenue‑generating opportunities to present directly to clients
- Identify new sources of revenue: own and build top‑tier publisher relationships, negotiate media placements and packages, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for future investments
- Recruit, manage and develop top‑tier publisher relationships on behalf of advertisers, communicating expectations, sharing best practices, disseminating offers and promotions, and providing account updates to an advertiser's growing publisher base
- Help advertisers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their affiliate spend by building and interpreting program performance data
- Potential to lead overall strategy and execution of an advertiser’s affiliate program as a growth opportunity
- Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams to identify and troubleshoot complex program management and technical challenges as part of a Client Development team
- Align with the Client Development team to ensure accurate execution and timeliness of internal and client deliverables
- Mentor Client Partnerships Associates: coach, provide guidance and best practices to help team members succeed at CJ
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience and minimum of 2 years’ experience in the online marketing industry—ideally digital performance marketing
- Clear and effective communication skills; can convey complex results in a simple, clear manner, with a competent command of digital marketing concepts
- Ability to influence/develop account strategies that use analysis and insights to meet or exceed advertiser objectives
- Ability to execute a variety of tasks within designated time frames, delivering exceptional quality results and contributing directly to client campaigns and quarterly business results
- Results‑oriented problem solver
- Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Respectful to varying opinions and perspectives
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.
Benefits
- Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual
- Generous paid holidays
- Company‑sponsored team‑building events
- Employee Referral Program
- Annual recognition awards
- Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work‑life balance
- Parental bonding leave
- Backup care options for children and elders
- Employee discount program
- International SOS program for global support
- Business Resource Groups that connect employees over shared interests to cultivate an inclusive environment
Compensation
Compensation Range: $59,850.00 – $86,680.00 annually. This range reflects the skills, qualifications, and experience required for this position. The application deadline for this job posting is 12/24/25.
EEO Statement
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.