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Freelance Media Planner / Buyer (Paid Social + Google Ads)

24 Seven Talent
Golden, CO Contractor
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Job Description

Freelance Media Planner / Buyer (Paid Social Focus)

Duration: Early June start | 6–12 weeks (potential extension)

Hours: 15–20 hours/week

Location: Fully remote (must be U.S.-based and available during MT business hours, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm MT)

Hourly Pay Rate: $30 – $35/hour

A creative agency partnering with mission-driven outdoor, recreation, and conservation brands is seeking a Freelance Media Planner/Buyer (or Senior Planner/Buyer) to support ongoing media execution and optimization efforts across digital channels. This role is ideal for a hands-on media professional who thrives in performance-driven environments and is confident translating campaign data into clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize paid social campaigns, primarily within Meta Ads Manager
  • Support Google Ads campaign trafficking, optimization, and performance reporting (including Performance Max experience)
  • Build and deliver clear, insightful media performance reports with actionable recommendations
  • Support broader digital media planning and buying initiatives across active campaigns
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure campaigns are executed effectively and aligned to performance goals
  • Monitor campaign performance and proactively identify optimization opportunities

Required Qualifications

  • 3 years of agency experience in media planning/buying or digital media execution
  • Strong hands-on experience with Meta campaign trafficking, optimization, and reporting
  • Proven experience managing Google Ads campaigns, including trafficking, optimization, and reporting
  • Ability to analyze performance data and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
  • Comfortable working standard business hours within Mountain Time

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Google Performance Max campaigns
  • Exposure to multi-channel digital media planning
  • Strong reporting/dashboarding skills beyond platform-native reporting

Salary : $30 - $35

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