Media Buyer

• Identify the target audience and campaign requirements by performing market research and analyzing demographics, media usage, psychographics, and buying patterns.
• Evaluate, negotiate, plan and purchase digital media through major programmatic and paid social platforms, including display, direct display, video, CTV/OTT/PTV, and Private Market Places (PMPs) across desktop, in-mobile browser and in-mobile app, as well as Meta Ads.
• Actively manage incoming and outgoing creative assets and implement ad rotations, targeting, and supplemental tracking for assigned accounts
• Manage budgets and monitor campaigns costs and ROI metrics.
• Take ownership of complete ad server setup (trafficking) and conversion pixel creation, placement, and testing on behalf of advertisers
• Perform thorough quality assurance and analysis of creative assets and third party ad tags
• Ensure media strategies are aligned to KPIs to drive optimal campaign performance
• Monitor campaign performance and own all programmatic optimizations
• Cultivate an understanding of how all digital channels work together to deliver a holistic media plan, including paid search and social
• Provide guidance and work alongside an internal cross-functional team.
• Present media recommendations and participate in client-facing activities as needed
• Ensure high levels of campaign performance, client satisfaction, and retention
• Facilitate new and existing partner/vendor relationships to support and strengthen our service offering
• Collaborate with search and social operators to integrate programmatic media buying concepts across key accounts

Benefits and Perks We Provide

• Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in the following states: MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, NY, NJ, NC, TN, FL, IL, MO, TX, UT, AZ, PA, CA, GA, OH, WA, OR and CO.
• Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 13 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.
• Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
• Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.
• Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.
• Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
• Continuing Education. Receive a personal budget to attend events and conferences.

What We Believe

At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Who We Are 

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work.