Youtube Media Buyer

**Who We're Looking For**

**You’re a skilled YouTube Media Buyer with expertise in planning, executing, and optimizing high-budget video ad campaigns.** Managing monthly ad spends of $100,000+ is second nature to you, and you have a proven ability to scale campaigns, drive conversions, and deliver exceptional ROI. Your strategic approach, paired with a creative mindset and a passion for innovation, sets you apart as a top performer in video advertising.

**You thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing multiple accounts with complex objectives.** You’re analytical and data-driven, ensuring every campaign aligns with client goals and exceeds performance expectations. Collaboration with creative, technical, and account teams is where you shine, as you consistently deliver compelling campaigns that generate measurable success.

**What You’ll Do**

**Campaign Strategy and Planning**
- Collaborate with account strategists to understand client goals, target audiences, and KPIs.
- Develop tailored strategies for direct response, retargeting, prospecting, video action, and awareness campaigns.
- Optimize budget allocation across targeting, creative assets, and campaign objectives to maximize performance and ROI.

**Campaign Execution and Optimization**
- Set up and manage YouTube ad campaigns using advanced targeting and bidding strategies.
- Monitor key metrics such as CPV, CTR, conversion rates, and ROAS to make data-driven adjustments.
- Conduct A/B testing of video creatives, formats, and CTAs to identify scalable strategies.
- Scale campaigns effectively while maintaining profitability and achieving client KPIs.

**Sandbox Testing and Innovation**
- Allocate 10% of budgets to test new strategies, creative approaches, and audience targeting techniques.
- Experiment with emerging ad formats (e.g., YouTube Shorts, non-skippable ads) and messaging angles.
- Analyze results from sandbox tests and integrate winning strategies into live campaigns.

**Creative Collaboration**
- Partner with video producers and scriptwriters to create high-impact, performance-driven ad assets.
- Provide data-backed creative briefs to guide the development of ad content.
- Offer actionable feedback to optimize video performance based on analytics.

**Performance Reporting and Analysis**
- Deliver detailed reports on campaign performance, including insights and recommendations.
- Conduct post-campaign analyses to measure success and inform future strategies.
- Present performance updates to clients and internal stakeholders.

**Budget Management**
- Strategically allocate and optimize ad spends exceeding $100,000 monthly.
- Manage testing budgets and ensure alignment with overall campaign goals.
- Forecast spending needs based on historical data and industry trends.

**Collaboration and Communication**
- Act as a liaison between account managers, creative teams, and analytics experts.
- Provide regular updates on campaign progress, challenges, and performance optimizations.
- Work closely with clients to align on goals, strategies, and deliverables.

**Industry Expertise**
- Stay informed about YouTube Ads platform updates, Google Ads advancements, and emerging trends.
- Explore new tools and features to maintain a competitive edge.
- Participate in relevant training or certifications to refine your skills.

**What You’ll Bring**

**Technical Expertise**
- Advanced knowledge of YouTube Ads and Google Ads platforms, including campaign setup and optimization.
- Proficiency in direct response strategies, video ad formats, and audience segmentation.
- Strong familiarity with YouTube Analytics, Google Analytics, and UTM tracking.

**Campaign Experience**
- Proven success managing multiple high-budget accounts with measurable outcomes.
- Expertise in scaling video campaigns profitably while achieving KPI goals.

**Creative Collaboration**
- Ability to provide strategic creative direction informed by data and performance insights.
- Experience producing high-converting ad assets in collaboration with creative teams.

**Soft Skills**
- Analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
- Adaptable and results-driven in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

**Qualifications**
- **Experience**: 3-5 years managing YouTube or video ad campaigns with budgets of $100,000+.
- **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field (preferred).
- **Certifications**: Google Ads Video Certification (required) and Google Analytics Certification (preferred but not required).

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
- Achievement of KPIs per account (e.g., ROAS, CPA, CTR).
- Successful implementation and outcomes from sandbox testing campaigns.
- Efficient campaign scaling while maintaining ROI goals.
- Improvements in creative performance and client satisfaction.

**What You’ll Get**
- You'll work with a dynamic team in a c