HireMinds is hiring: Senior Media Buyer in Boston

Associate Media Director, Programmatic Buying

We are seeking an Associate Media Director, Programmatic Buying to lead hands‑on programmatic execution and optimization across multiple client accounts. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and team leadership, overseeing a small group of platform buyers while remaining close to the work.

— Ideal opportunity for a senior programmatic buyer who enjoys owning performance, mentoring talent, and pushing campaigns beyond standard best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multi‑channel programmatic execution across DSPs and paid social platforms
• Manage and develop a hands‑on‑keyboard team
• Own campaign setup, pacing, optimization strategy, and delivery against KPIs
• Partner with internal media planning, account, and strategy teams to align execution with client goals
• Collaborate with platform and media partners to unlock new opportunities and solutions
• Provide clear performance insights, optimization rationale, and recommendations
• Contribute to improvements in buying processes, workflows, and technical operations
• Stay current on trends across the programmatic, data, and supply ecosystems

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in media, marketing, or advertising
• Advanced understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, with deep programmatic expertise
• Strong knowledge of supply, data, and audience strategies
• Hands‑on experience with major DSPs, Google platforms, and paid social
• Proven experience managing a hands‑on digital buying team
• Ability to manage up, down, and across teams while driving accountability

Why This Role

• High level of ownership over performance and execution
• Balance of people leadership and direct impact
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑visibility campaigns
• Environment that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Advertising and Marketing

Base Pay Range

$60.00/hr – $75.00/hr

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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