Junior Media Buyer

Riester-Sonoran-LL; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Dog-friendly office

Benefits package

Job summary

Riester is seeking a Junior Media Planner/Buyer to join the Phoenix team. You will assist in building and managing digital campaigns across platforms, monitor performance, and help produce client reports.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in media planning/buying, familiarity with Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager, and strong Excel skills. The role offers hybrid flexibility, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to grow with a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of media planning, buying, and digital campaign management experience.
• Hands-on experience with paid search, paid social, and programmatic advertising.
• Understanding of Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas).
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, budgets, and deadlines with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building out and maintaining campaigns across digital platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok, DSPs).
• Actively monitor accounts and flag optimizations or areas of improvement.
• Develop reports for clients in collaboration with the team.
• Negotiate digital media buys with partners and optimize placement.
• Oversee vendor billing, invoice reconciliation, and budget tracking with Accounting.

Skills

Media planning

Media buying

Digital campaigns

Paid search

Paid social

Programmatic ads

Excel/Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

Job description

Junior Media Planner/BuyerPhoenix, AZ | Full-TimeAbout RiesterRiester is an independent, award-winning advertising agency with more than 35 years of storytelling experience and offices in Phoenix, Park City, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Our team of creative thinkers, strategists, and analysts helps brands connect with audiences in meaningful ways. From promoting sustainability and public awareness to driving lead generation and business growth, we create marketing that delivers measurable impact.About the RoleWe are seeking a Junior Media Planner & Buyer with a background in digital media to join our Phoenix team.This role combines hands-on campaign management, media buying, and performance analytics to help deliver integrated campaigns for our clients. We're looking for a self-starter who takes ownership of their work, is detail-oriented, eager to learn and uses data to guide decisions across the entire media landscape.The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has a passion for digital media, and has baseline experience with paid ads in Meta and Google. This position will assist the Senior Buyer in monitoring, optimizing, building, and reporting for assigned accounts.What You'll DoMedia Buying & Campaign Management- Assist in building out and maintaining campaigns across digital platforms - Meta, Google, TikTok, Programmatic DSPs, etc.-Actively monitor accounts and flag optimizations or areas of improvement-Work with the larger team to develop comprehensive reports for clients-Become comfortable working with partners to negotiate digital media buys, ensuring competitive rates, added value, and effective placement-Manage media vendor relationships, evaluate proposals, and identify new opportunities that align with client objectives-Oversee vendor billing, invoice reconciliation, and budget tracking in partnership with the Accounting DepartmentWhat You Bring-1-3 years of experience in media planning, buying, and digital campaignmanagement, preferably within an advertising agency-Hands-on experience with paid search, paid social, and programmatic advertising campaigns-General understanding of Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and other major digital advertising platforms-Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis-Ability to independently manage multiple accounts, budgets, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy-Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related fieldWhy You'll Love Working Here-Competitive salary and benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)-Hybrid flexibility and a collaborative, fast-paced environment-Dog-friendly offices-A supportive culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth-Opportunities to work on meaningful campaigns that make a difference-Exposure to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and media channelsOur MissionFor more than three decades, Riester has inspired people to take action on issues that matter. We believe that purpose and performance belong together, and we are looking for people who share that commitment to create marketing that makes an impact.To apply please email your cover letter and resume to [e-mail].