Media Buyer – Programmatic

Channel Factory

. Create and launch video campaigns across YouTube, Google Video Partners, Facebook, and other platforms .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing video campaigns across platforms like YouTube and Facebook, leveraging data analytics to drive performance and identify growth opportunities. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and clients while maintaining a keen understanding of marketplace trends.

Highest-signal resume keywords

YouTube Campaign ManagementSEM Buying ExperienceAdWords CertificationData Analytics ProficiencyCreative Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

YouTube AdWordsProgrammatic BuyingCampaign OptimizationExcel CalculationsPivot TablesDigital MarketingKPI ManagementVideo AdvertisingMarketplace Trends AnalysisThird-Party Vendor Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProactive Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Directed Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

AdWords CertificationYouTube CertificationFacebook Certification

Industry Keywords

Digital EcosystemVideo CampaignsCreative Buying TechniquesClient Upsell StrategiesDMPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and launch video campaigns across YouTube, Google Video Partners, Facebook, and other platforms
Manage campaigns to optimize performance and delivery against KPIs
Troubleshoot pixels, tags, creative, and third-party vendors
Work with team members, vendors, and clients to launch and optimize campaigns
Serve as technical point of contact for internal teams and clients
Communicate new product updates, features, and value to internal teams
Partner with Account Management on client upsell strategies using data, analytics, marketplace trends, and new products/features
Monitor the evolving digital ecosystem and cultural events affecting buying strategy
Identify business growth opportunities through campaign analytics and marketplace trends
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS
3+ years of YouTube, SEM, Facebook/PMDs, and/or Programmatic/Trading Desks buying and execution experience
1+ years of YouTube AdWords video auction experience
Bonus points if you are AdWords, YouTube, and/or Facebook certified
Passion and knowledge of the online video space, including marketplace trends, 3rd party research partners, DMPs, and studies
Keen eye for data and analytics
Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to test creative buying techniques
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple campaigns across US time zones, platforms, and ad formats
Knowledge of Excel calculations, pivot tables, and graphs
Strong interpersonal communication skills in-person, on the phone, or virtually
Proactive in catching issues and creating solutions before they escalate
Creative and solution-oriented; resourceful
Self-directed professional who understands client needs and operates with urgency, focus, and discipline
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently
Highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
May involve occasional travel for in-person collaboration, meetings, trainings, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a leading startup in a high-demand industry, and you would be working with like-minded experts aiming to transform video ad operations
Comprehensive medical benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance)
Cell phone and Wi-Fi reimbursement
Gym Stipend
Bill Spend Stipend
Equal opportunity and diversity and inclusion workplace commitment