Media Buyer Jobs

What is a media buyer?

Media planners or media buyers work to build campaigns aimed at effectively targeting their consumer audience by working with a variety of mediums such as television, radio, press and new media.

Media buyer salary and qualifications

A media planner can expect a salary between £15k and £25k for junior or entry level positions. This can grow to £40k and over for those with five years' experience. It is a competitive industry and many media buyer positions are based in London. Experience within an advertising or marketing agency will help put you ahead of the competition, while a degree in management or media studies would also help.

Media buyer vacancies

The ad industry is growing and there are always positions for ambitious graduates looking for a roles as media buyers. Those just starting out can find vacancies as an assistant buyer while others with experience already in this role can find plenty of media planner and media production jobs using our job search on the site. No matter you age, qualifications or experience, if you're passionate about marketing and able to organise effectively, it's always worth checking out the latest media buyer jobs.