Media Buyer/Planner

DS+CO is a full-service agency that challenges our clients to get clear. Because data, content and creativity are only as good as the problem they solve. We help make sure it's the right one. We help brands move fast enough to stay ahead, yet smart enough to stay grounded. Agile and enduring: That’s our kind of progress.

About the Role:

DS+CO is looking for a Media Buyer/Planner to turn client marketing objectives into thoughtful, strategic media plans and bring them to life across digital and traditional channels.

This is a hands-on role responsible for campaign setup, buying, optimization, billing, reporting and vendor coordination. You’ll work closely with senior media staff, account teams and analytics partners to ensure campaigns are accurate, efficient and delivering measurable results.

This role reports to the Associate Media Director. Local employees are required to work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional in-office time may be needed based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop media plans that align with client objectives, audiences and budgets, particularly for small to midsized campaigns.
• Build, traffic and quality check campaigns across paid search, social, display, programmatic, online video, traditional media and other channels.
• Monitor and optimize campaign performance, identifying opportunities to improve results.
• Manage buying, billing, documentation and financial reconciliation for assigned campaigns.
• Prepare performance reports that translate results into clear insights and recommendations.
• Support client and new business work through research, forecasting and strategic media recommendations.
• Coordinate with media vendors and negotiate placements and pricing to maximize client value.
• Recommend new channels, technologies and optimization opportunities to internal teams.
• Use approved AI and platform tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and insight while applying sound judgment to the work.
• Share knowledge and support the development of junior media team members.

Success in this role means campaigns are accurate, well managed and continuously optimized; reporting helps clients understand performance and next steps; and internal teams can rely on clear communication, sound recommendations and strong attention to detail.