Associate Media Buyer

Associate Media Buyer

Join us in the role of Associate Media Buyer at CJ
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Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is a leading performance marketing platform. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth across sectors such as retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, we provide advanced data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise.

The Associate supports internal account teams with a variety of back‑end marketing execution and operational processes, helping develop expertise in digital or affiliate marketing and offering career growth opportunities.

• Provide account updates to client publisher bases, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for future investments.
• Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams to identify and troubleshoot program management and technical challenges.
• Ensure accurate execution and timeliness of internal and client deliverables.
• Use client and network data to tell a clear, impactful story to clients.
• Recruit, manage, and develop publisher relationships; communicate expectations and manage campaign operations.
• Build and interpret performance data to increase effectiveness and efficiency of affiliate investments.
• Coordinate with Media Buyers and Planners to implement media plans, manage budget allocation, and enable platform execution.
• Build long‑term relationships with long‑tail publishers.
• Manage affiliate marketing campaign execution, including asset management and communication.
• Support campaign support, payout management, and partnership operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Account Management, Media Investment, Technical Support) for seamless execution.
• Leverage marketing platforms and technology for tracking, reporting, and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.
• Passion for delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Drive to succeed and a clear, effective communication style.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate to solve complex issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and respect for diverse opinions and perspectives.

This hybrid role requires three days a week in the office.

• Competitive salary with pay range $49,305.00 – $65,415.00 annually.
• 401k matching, wellness programs, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Company‑sponsored team‑building events and employee referral program.
• Annual recognition awards and hybrid work arrangements.
• Parental bonding leave, backup care options, employee discount program.
• International SOS program and business resource groups.

Salary range: $49,305.00 – $65,415.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify the pay range as appropriate.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Marketing and Sales
• Industries:
  Advertising Services

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