Media Buyer

Company Description

Hitch is an independent creative and media company dedicated to making brands move. By integrating strategy, production, social, paid media, and live activations, Hitch delivers creative systems that transcend digital boundaries to make real-world impact. From high-production brand films to dynamic social content engines and culture-driven brand activations, every project is carefully crafted for distribution and performance. Operating with agility and intention, Hitch collaborates with ambitious brands that value creativity, clarity, and measurable results.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Junior Media Buyer based in Austin, TX, with flexibility for some remote work. The Junior Media Buyer will support media planning, strategy, and buying efforts across various campaigns. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with the media and creative teams, analyzing campaign performance, optimizing media budgets, and ensuring successful campaign execution. The individual will be tasked with staying current on media trends and ensuring implementation aligns with client goals and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Media Planning and Media Buying skills, with the ability to manage and execute campaigns effectively
• Media Strategy and Analytical Skills to develop and evaluate performance-driven plans
• Strong Communication skills for collaboration with teams and reporting insights to stakeholders
• Proficiency in using media and analytics tools; familiarity with digital platforms is a plus
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Prior experience or internships in media buying or planning is an advantage

• Manage and optimize paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat, and more
• Launch, monitor, and scale campaigns focused on performance and efficiency
• Work closely with leadership to refine strategy and execution across accounts
• Analyze performance data and identify what’s working and what’s not
• Collaborate with the creative team to improve ad performance and output
• Test new creatives, hooks, audiences, offers, and formats
• Manage budget pacing, reporting, and account organization
• Stay on top of platform changes, trends, and new opportunities

• 1–3 years of experience in paid media, marketing, or analytics
• Strong understanding of performance marketing and digital advertising
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Comfortable making decisions based on data
• Able to move quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, proactive, and accountable
• Experience with Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, or Snapchat Ads

• Direct exposure to real client accounts and meaningful budgets
• Close collaboration with a high-level creative team
• Hands-on experience scaling campaigns across multiple platforms
• A clear path to grow into a senior media buyer
• A fast-moving environment where your work directly impacts growth

• High-growth agency with real momentum
• In-house production team constantly feeding fresh creative into campaigns
• A culture built on ownership, speed, and results
• Real opportunity to grow quickly if you’re sharp and driven
• East Austin office, 2 minutes from downtown