Associate Director, Media Buying

SimpsonScarborough

Associate Director, Media Buying leading execution and optimization of digital media campaigns at SimpsonScarborough. Collaborating with strategy and analytics teams to ensure effective campaign execution.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the execution of paid media campaigns across digital channels including social, search, display, and programmatic platforms
Manage and mentor a team of media buyers, supporting their day-to-day execution and professional development
Help shape internal approaches to media buying, platform usage, and optimization methodologies by establishing best practices for campaign setup, budget management, targeting strategies, and platform utilization
Lead relationships with programmatic platforms, vendors, and media technology partners
Evaluate new platform opportunities, beta programs, and emerging capabilities
Oversee campaign budgets across multiple platforms and ensure spend aligns with campaign strategy and performance objectives
Maintain strong communication across Strategy, Activation, and Analytics teams to support successful campaign execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–9 years of experience in digital media buying, campaign activation, or paid media management within an agency or marketing environment.
Solid experience managing or mentoring junior media team members.
Experience managing paid media campaigns across multiple platforms including social, search, display, and programmatic channels.
Strong understanding of programmatic buying platforms and vendor ecosystems.
Proven ability to manage campaign performance, budgets, and optimization strategies across multiple campaigns simultaneously.
Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
A day off on your birthday
Two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter
Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital media buyingcampaign activationpaid media managementcampaign performance managementbudget managementoptimization strategiestargeting strategiesprogrammatic buyingmedia buying best practices

Soft Skills

mentoringteam managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree