Search Media Buyer

Location: United States; remote work is available across the U.S. and Canada. Flexible hybrid and on-site options are available at the Chicago headquarters.

Salary: USD 68,637–86,600 per year

Company

hirify.global provides software that automates digital media planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

What you will do

• Execute and optimize search campaigns against defined performance goals across Google, YouTube, Bing, Walmart, Amazon, and other self-serve platforms.
• Translate client objectives into buying and optimization strategies and provide insights, recommendations, and proactive communication.
• Own day-to-day search buying while collaborating with Integrated Client Solutions, Analytics, Ad Operations, and Sales.
• Use Basis tools and AI to improve campaign efficiency, consistency, and process adherence.
• Test new strategies, communicate optimization results, and improve campaign workflows and best practices.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues involving creative, tactics, URLs, pixels, ad platforms, and campaign settings; provide client-facing and in-person support as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of search buying experience.
• Strong optimization, communication, cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with first-party and third-party data and tagging or pixel placement.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and precise attention to detail.
• Commitment to inclusive and respectful work environments, equity, access, and continuous learning.

Nice to have

• Agency experience.
• Google Ads certification.
• Experience with or exposure to DSP and social media buying.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• AI enablement or automation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work options, including remote, hybrid, and on-site work at the Chicago headquarters.
• Flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, and generous parental leave.
• Employees are expected to support inclusive, respectful collaboration and continuous learning.
• Identity, education, and employment history are verified for all hires; some roles may require on-site or in-person interviews.
• Equal-opportunity workplace with interview accessibility support available.

Hiring process

• Identity, education, and employment history verification is required for all hires.
• Some roles may include on-site or in-person interviews; misrepresentation may result in removal from the process or termination.
• An optional cover letter may be used to provide relevant skills not shown on the resume.