Associate Buyer, Digital Investment

Activation & Optimization – “The Operators and Negotiators”

At Attention Arc, we exist to make media matter. As part of our Activation & Optimization team—the Operators and Negotiators—you help turn strategic intent into accountable, high-quality execution. This team ensures every impression is placed with purpose, grounded in audience insight, and optimized for measurable performance. Your work supports the precision, care, and momentum that keep our clients’ investments moving forward.

In this role, you build the foundational skills of digital investment—learning how campaigns are negotiated, paced, measured, optimized, and analyzed across OTT, CTV, OLV, Audio, and Direct IO partnerships. With curiosity and discipline, you’ll develop credibility in the craft and contribute to the daily operations that power our performance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Support the activation of digital campaigns across OTT, CTV, OLV, Audio, and Direct IO, monitoring pacing, delivery, and performance with accuracy and intention.

Maintain buys within internal systems—including DigiPro—ensuring every update, adjustment, and detail is precise and aligned to client expectations.

Track inventory and surface early insights that help teams adjust, optimize, and deliver against KPIs.

Produce clear, organized weekly reporting that reflects delivery, verification status, performance pacing, and creative execution.

Communicate day-to-day updates with clarity, ensuring Buyers, Supervisors, and internal partners stay aligned and informed.

Build working knowledge of client goals, audience strategies, and measurement tools.

Begin forming vendor relationships that support learning, negotiation readiness, and partnership development.

Partner with Ad Ops, Media Ops, and internal teams to ensure flawless trafficking, QA, and verification workflows.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

0–1 years of experience in media, marketing, analytics, or related fields; internships welcomed.

Strong mathematical ability and comfort analyzing data, pacing, and delivery metrics.

High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with willingness to grow technical skill sets.

Clear, organized communication and strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay focused in a fast-moving environment.

Curiosity about digital channels—including OTT, CTV, OLV, and Audio—and eagerness to build deep craft expertise.

A collaborative, accountable mindset grounded in accuracy, learning, and team success.

WHO YOU ARE

You embody the spirit and values of Attention Arc by showing up eager to learn, ready to contribute, and committed to building a strong foundation in digital investment. This looks like:

All In: You take ownership of your work, prepare thoroughly, and follow through with accuracy and accountability.

No Sidelines: You collaborate openly—sharing information, asking for help, and strengthening connections across teams.

Move With Curiosity: You ask thoughtful questions, seek to understand the “why” behind decisions, and explore data, tools, and trends with intention.

Truth With Heart: You communicate clearly and respectfully, owning mistakes and embracing feedback that helps you grow.

You thrive as a learner, contributor, and teammate—strengthening the craft through focus, curiosity, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

SALARY & COMPENSATION

We believe in transparency and fairness as part of how we show up with care and integrity. The salary range for this role is $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and location.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and opportunities for growth and development.

We approach compensation as part of a broader commitment to your growth—ensuring you’re supported, recognized, and able to build a meaningful career here.

WHO WE ARE

Attention Arc is a modern media agency built on a simple belief: we exist to make media matter. Media is too big to take for granted and too powerful to leave to chance. We bring together expertise, creativity, technology, and human attention to turn insight into impact and make every media dollar work smarter.

Our culture is shaped by our values:
All In — we show up with intensity and ownership.
No Sidelines — we collaborate without ego or boundaries.
Move With Curiosity — we ask why, explore boldly, and learn fast.
Truth With Heart — we communicate with honesty and empathy.

We are human-led, AI-accelerated, and purpose-driven. And we’re building a future where our work and culture speak for themselves.