Freelance Media Buyer / Planner
dolstenBrooklyn (NY)
Freelance Media Buyer / Planner
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dolstenBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Freelance Media Buyer / Planner — Immediate Short-Term Engagement About Dolsten & Co. Dolsten & Co. is an Emmy-winning AI-first creative studio specializing in commercial production, innovative campaigns, and highly crafted design. We combine emerging AI tools with traditional production craft to create high-end commercial work across film, animation, VFX, and design. Our approach is production-driven: AI expands what our artists and filmmakers can create, while strong creative direction, craft, and storytelling remain at the center of the work.
The Role:
Dolsten & Co. is looking for an experienced Freelance Media Buyer / Planner for an immediate, short-term engagement. We're looking for someone who can step in quickly to develop and execute media strategy, identify appropriate channels and platforms, allocate budgets effectively, and support campaign execution and optimization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop media plans based on campaign objectives, target audiences, budgets, and timing
- Recommend appropriate channels, platforms, placements, and media mix
- Support media buying, placement, and campaign execution
- Develop and manage budget allocations across selected channels
- Coordinate campaign trafficking and launch requirements as needed
- Monitor campaign performance and identify opportunities for optimization
- Track spend and performance against campaign objectives
- Provide clear reporting, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with Dolsten & Co.'s production and creative teams throughout the engagement
Qualifications:
- Professional experience in media planning and/or media buying
- Strong understanding of paid digital and social media channels
- Experience developing channel, audience, and budget recommendations
- Familiarity with relevant advertising platforms and media-buying tools
- Ability to interpret campaign data and translate performance into actionable recommendations
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
- Previous experience supporting creative agencies, production companies, or brand campaigns is a plus Engagement Details
- Freelance / short-term engagement
- Immediate start
- Remote
- Scope, timing, and compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates If you're available to begin immediately, please apply with a brief introduction, relevant experience, and examples of recent media planning and/or buying work.
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