[Remote] Media Buyer, Podcast (Temporary)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oxford Road is the world’s premier independent audio ad agency, seeking a Media Buyer for their podcast media buying team. The role involves developing and executing client-focused media plans, managing budgets, and optimizing campaign performance while maintaining strong vendor relationships.ResponsibilitiesDevelops client-focused media plans with clear strategic rationale and presents them to clients with confidence and clarity, entering finalized plans into Engage with accuracy and attention to detailManages budgets, assesses opportunities, and maintains a rolling opportunities proposal to ensure clients are always positioned for growthLeads buying and negotiation efforts while monitoring delivery and optimizing campaign performance in real timeOversees campaign execution across assigned accounts, making real-time optimizations as needed to maximize performanceHandles ad hoc requests with agility and flexibility, adapting quickly to evolving client needs and shifting prioritiesProactively identifies and flags potential issues, bringing solutions — not just problems — to the teamManages campaign verification and reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client goals at every stageCommunicates performance insights clearly and professionally to internal teams and client stakeholdersBuilds and maintains strong strategic relationships with network partners to drive favorable negotiation outcomesStays at the forefront of new opportunities emerging within the podcast ecosystem, bringing relevant insights and recommendations to the teamEnsures all vendor-facing communication is professional, timely, and aligned with internal standardsSkills2–4 years of media buying or planning experience, with a track record of managing campaigns end-to-endStrong negotiation skills and experience building relationships with media vendorsHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detail — you take pride in getting things right the first timeThrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment — comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving processes and prioritiesEmbodies radical accountability: owns outcomes fully, communicates proactively when things go off-track, and treats every challenge as an opportunity to learn and improveA proactive problem solver who brings solutions, not just problems, to the tableA collaborative, team-first mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency with media planning/buying tools (e.g., Salesforce/Engage) and Microsoft Office SuiteCompany OverviewOxford Road is an advertising firm that help the most innovative companies in the world acquire thousands of new customers. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://oxfordroad.com/.