Media Buyer

The Media Buyer is responsible for developing and executing media strategies that align with client marketing goals. This role requires a strong balance of analytical thinking, creativity, and executional excellence to deliver impactful, cost-effective campaigns across traditional and digital channels.

As a Senior Media Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping client media strategies, optimizing campaign performance, and driving measurable results. Your ability to research audiences, manage budgets, and collaborate across teams will position you as a key contributor to client success and the agency’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Media Strategy & Planning

• Develop comprehensive media strategies tailored to client objectives.
• Identify the most effective media channels (TV, radio, print, OOH, digital, etc.) to reach target audiences.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform planning decisions.
• Build detailed media plans, including timelines, budgets, and channel allocations.

2. Campaign Execution & Optimization

• Manage the implementation and launch of campaigns across selected platforms.
• Collaborate with creative and account teams to ensure campaigns are cohesive and aligned with brand messaging.
• Monitor campaign performance using data-driven insights, adapting strategies to maximize ROI.
• Track audience trends and apply behavioral insights to optimize targeting.

3. Financial Oversight & Vendor Management

• Allocate media budgets efficiently to achieve maximum impact.
• Monitor spending and provide clients with detailed reports on financial performance.
• Negotiate rates and secure cost-effective placements with media vendors.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility in all campaign planning and execution.

4. Collaboration & Innovation

• Work closely with clients, creative teams, and media suppliers to deliver innovative, results-driven campaigns.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless campaign execution.

• Champion the use of emerging media tools, technologies, and platforms to keep strategies innovative and competitive.

• 2–4 years of experience in media planning (both online and offline).

• Deep understanding of traditional and digital media channels (TV, radio, outdoors, and digital).

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize campaign performance.