Digital Audio Media Strategist & Buyer

Direct Results (DR); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Results is seeking a smart, analytical Digital Media Buyer/Manager to own digital audio media buying and campaign performance for clients. You will plan, negotiate, execute, monitor, analyze and optimize digital audio campaigns across podcast and streaming environments.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with senior team members to scale performance. Initial duties include learning client expectations, then taking on increasing client-facing

Qualifications

• 2+ years in audio digital media buying, planning or related agency role.
• Hands-on experience with podcast/streaming audio and programmatic media.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficient Excel usage.
• Experience with pixels, conversion tracking and performance data.
• Ability to negotiate with media vendors and present data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute digital audio media buys across podcast, streaming audio and related platforms.
• Negotiate rates, placements, guarantees and other media terms with partners.
• Monitor campaigns, analyze data, and optimize to improve CPA/ROAS.
• Prepare and present reports; maintain campaign trafficking and billing accuracy.
• Collaborate with account, creative, media and analytics teams for optimization.

Skills

Audio media buying

Analytical skills

Pivot tables

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Direct Results is seeking a smart, analytical Digital Media Buyer/Manager to own digital audio media buying and campaign performance for clients. You will plan, negotiate, execute, monitor, analyze and optimize digital audio campaigns across podcast and streaming environments.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with senior team members to scale performance. Initial duties include learning client expectations, then taking on increasing client-facing