Media Buyer, Podcast & YouTube Partnerships Job at Valenz in Cambridge

ABOUT VALENZVALENZ is a fast-growing independent agency specializing in high-impact creator partnerships across podcasts and YouTube. We work with leading consumer brands in health, wellness, and lifestyle, driving performance through trusted creator endorsements and authentic storytelling.Our team blends deep media expertise with a challenger mindset. We move fast, work collaboratively, and trust our taste. Were not here to simply place ads. Were here to build trust, create influence, and drive meaningful growth for the brands we believe in.THE ROLEWere hiring a Media Buyer to join our tight-knit team and support the next phase of growth at VALENZ. Youll report into our Director, Podcast & Creator Partnerships, who leads client strategy, relationships, and performance across our roster.In this role, youll execute podcast and YouTube campaigns from creator discovery and vetting to negotiation, optimization, and performance analysis. Youll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, making smart bets on emerging talent, and helping drive strong outcomes for our clients.Youll also help scale one of the fastest-growing parts of our business: YouTube partnerships. Youll play a key role in helping shape how we grow the channel over time.If you want more ownership, more exposure across the creator economy, and the opportunity to grow inside a team shaping the future of creator-led advertising, this role is for you.WHAT YOU'LL DOExecute campaigns end-to-end across our client roster, including sourcing, outreach, vetting, negotiation, booking, QA, optimization, and reportingAnalyze performance and optimize campaigns, working with the Director to make data-informed decisions on what to scale, cut, or test nextSource new podcast and YouTube opportunities with a heavy focus on independent shows and emerging creatorsBuild and maintain a high-quality, high-velocity pipeline of shows and creators to test across clients, ensuring a consistent flow of strong new opportunitiesVet shows and creators for fit by listening, watching, evaluating the audience, and forming a clear point of view on whether theyre right for a given clientConduct high-volume outreach to podcast hosts and YouTube creators, building relationships, pitching our brands, and driving new testing opportunitiesNegotiate rates and terms with podcast and creator partners, securing strong value for our clientsEnsure quality endorsements and ad reads by flagging anything that doesnt meet our standards and working with partners to fix itHelp expand our YouTube creator program by sourcing creators, building relationships, executing buys, and helping scale the channel meaningfully for clientsMaintain a clean and organized creator database so we always know whats been tested, whats pending, and whats nextSupport client calls as part of the media buying team managing and executing campaigns across our roster of brandsWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR2+ years of experience in podcast or YouTube advertising, media buying, or creator partnershipsDemonstrated success driving measurable growth and direct response performanceStrong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data to make decisions and improve outcomesCreative thinker with strong instincts who naturally brings fresh perspectives and new opportunities to an evolving creator landscapeStrong relationship-building and negotiation skills with creators, talent reps, and network partnersAbility to jump into existing campaigns, identify inefficiencies, and drive stronger outcomesConfident managing multiple campaigns, clients, and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute without constant directionHigh attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving approachSelf-starter with a strong ownership mindset who takes initiative, follows through, and thrives with autonomyGrowth mindset with a willingness to test, learn, and iterate quicklyProficient in Google Sheets and Excel for campaign management, analysis, and reporting (experience with tools like Podscribe, Podchaser, and Magellan is a plus)Professional and personable in communication across email, calls, and videoComfortable working in a collaborative, remote-first team environmentGenuine interest in the creator economy and performance marketingExcited to own your picks and operate in a high-impact, high-accountability roleWHY JOIN VALENZHigh-impact role in a performance-first culture with direct influence on client growthOpportunity to be part of a lean, scrappy team that moves fast and writes its own playbookA team that values taste, speed, and execution over politics and processWork with the fastest-growing consumer brands across health, wellness, and lifestyleGet to work with celebrity podcast + YouTube creatorsCollaborate with passionate, driven teammates in an entrepreneurial environmentBENEFITS100% remote, flexible work environmentPaid holidays and a company-wide winter break between Christmas and New YearsHealth, dental, and vision coverage401(k) plan benefitsOpportunity to grow quickly inside a fast-moving, high-impact teamAnnual company offsite to connect, collaborate, and celebrate wins togetherAccess to industry events and conferencesA company MacBookAccess to brand discounts, team merch, and other perksCULTURE FITYoure driven, thoughtful, and unafraid of accountability. You want to help shape something real within the creator economy inside a team that values ownership, integrity, and relationships in equal measure.This is for someone who wants to see the impact of their work, grow something meaningful, and contribute to a culture that rewards progress over comfort. If you thrive on ownership, impact, and growth, wed love to meet you.If youve made it this far and believe youre a strong fit for the role, send an email to partnerships@valenzmedia.com with the subject line I want to work for VALENZ along with a few sentences on why youre interested. We look forward to hearing from you.
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