Media Buyer, Integrated Media Investment (Temporary) Job at CROSSMEDIA in New Yo

About Crossmedia
Crossmedia is a global, independent media agency committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON, and the Pursuit of HAPPINESS. Founded in New York in 2000, we are a minority‑owned full‑service media planning & buying agency with over 500 professionals worldwide and offices in the United States, London and Germany.

About the Role
Buyer, Integrated Investment – full‑time temporary role (benefits eligible) until August.

Responsibilities

Oversee tactical planning, execution, and reporting of media campaigns.

Brainstorm and ideate new activations and vendor opportunities across digital and traditional media channels.

Maintain a base‑level knowledge of buying for online and offline media: Digital (Banners, Audio, Video, Search, Social), TV, Radio, OOH & Print.

Own vendor communications and develop relationships with clients.

Manage the RFP process – develop partner consideration sets, write RFPs, and coordinate conversations with partners.

Collaborate on media buying, vendor contracts, budget management for individual platforms, and billing/invoicing.

Lead use of media buying tools such as Freewheel, SBMS/Adazzle, GCM, MOAT/IAS, Datorama, Tableau, and others.

Apply negotiation principles to secure discounts and added value.

Act as the first gatekeeper and reviewer for assistant traders’ work.

Ensure smooth campaign launch & execution and communicate updates internally and externally.

Deeply understand the digital media trafficking process.

Perform weekly pacing and monitoring of campaign performance.

Fully comprehend media strategy and tactical details.

Support the supervisor or director in developing media approaches.

Encourage media‑creative integration through cross‑agency presentations and timelines.

Validate accuracy of data used for reporting.

Develop media points of view for clients.

Encourage outside‑the‑box thinking.

Stay up to date with marketplace offerings and new opportunities.

Participate in training to enhance professional growth.

Mentor assistant buyers and provide ongoing feedback and reviews.

Display high personal dedication and motivation.

Contribute positively to company culture.

Troubleshoot team issues and concerns.

Build esprit de corps through strong team communication.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in media investment/buying across online and/or offline channels, including campaign execution and management (Digital – Display, Audio, Video; Search; Social; Traditional – TV, Radio, OOH, Print).

Proficiency with media tools and platforms such as Freewheel, SBMS/Adazzle, GCM, MOAT/IAS, Tableau, and others.

Strong project and campaign management skills, including RFP development, vendor negotiations, trafficking, pacing, and reporting.

Effective communication and collaboration skills – able to manage vendor relationships and support internal teams.

Ability to mentor junior team members.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility with options for in‑office and work‑from‑home.

Open/Flexible paid time off with region‑specific policies.

Sponsored healthcare options and agency‑wide physical & mental health support.

401(k) with company match (USA) and generous pension (UK).

Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries.

Generous paid parental leave policy.

Life milestone recognition & support.

“Pursuit of Happiness” fund for travel, enrichment, fitness, and professional development.

Cell phone/tech reimbursement.

Student loan payment plan (US).

Tuition reimbursement.

Learning & development and training programs.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority‑owned company, we are committed to an inclusive environment at every level.

Around one quarter of senior leadership identifies as a person of color, and over half of executive leadership are women.

We have active mentoring and internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Legal Requirements
All job requirements are subject to revision. Essential job functions may be modified. This description does not list all duties. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related tasks. Employment remains at‑will. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods seated at a desk, using a computer; must remain stationary 50% of the time.

Ability to stand, bend, and reach.

Constant operation of computer and office productivity machinery (calculator, copier, printer).

Ability to communicate information clearly.

Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet).

Disability Accommodation
To request an accommodation, please email people.team@xmedia.com (US‑based candidates).

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