In-House Media Planner & Buyer

Audience · Remote, US · Full-time# In-House Media Planner & BuyerLead paid campaigns supporting audience growth and client programs, from audience strategy and media planning to hands-on execution and optimization.Apply by emailAll open roles## The roleSurround Sound News is seeking an experienced, independently driven media planner and buyer to lead paid campaigns supporting audience growth and client programs. We need someone who combines strong audience knowledge with hands-on platform expertise and can move quickly from a brief to a live campaign with tight turnaround times.## What you’ll do* Consult on audience strategies and build media plans for varied audiences, from local readers and broad consumer segments to business leaders, policymakers, and opinion influencers. Translate campaign goals into practical targeting, channel, and budget recommendations.* Personally build, launch, manage, and optimize campaigns across Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and programmatic platforms such as The Trade Desk and StackAdapt.* Own execution from setup, trafficking, and quality checks through budget pacing, testing, optimization, and reporting. Deliver against commitments for reach, impressions, engagement, and other campaign goals.* Partner with audience, creative, and client teams to get campaigns live quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and turn performance data into clear recommendations.## What you bring* Demonstrated experience (7–10 years) directing and executing paid social and programmatic initiatives, gained within an agency, media enterprise, public affairs entity, or comparable dynamic sector.* Strong understanding of audience segmentation, geographic and contextual targeting, first-party data, retargeting, and the capabilities and limitations of each platform.* A self-directed working style: you identify what needs to happen, solve problems, flag risks early, and follow through with minimal oversight.* Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns accurately under tight deadlines.## How to applySend your résumé to careers@surroundsoundnews.com. Tell us why this role. We read everything.
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