Lead Media Buyer

About the role

Atomic-Labs is a fast-growing AI startup, building innovative technologies for Media Publishers and Advertisers. We help create better experiences through Conversational AI and enable data-driven audience strategies.

We are looking for a Lead Media Buyer with deep, hands-on experience in performance-driven programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms - including Social (Meta, Google, TikTok) and Native (Taboola, Outbrain).

As a senior contributor and potential team leader, you will play a major role in Shaping & Scaling our solution engines. If you are a digital performance strategist skilled at navigating complex paid campaigns and seeking to make a significant impact in an innovative, growth-oriented environment - this role is for you!

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage media buying operations across Native and Social platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok, Taboola, Outbrain, X).
• Own the end-to-end strategy including budget planning, pacing, forecasting, funnel optimization, and media mix to ensure maximum efficiency
• Plan, launch, optimize and scale performance campaigns with a strong focus on ROI and profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities, test new channels, and build repeatable acquisition frameworks.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover trends, identify performance barriers, and develop new optimization strategies.
• Generate ongoing performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations vs. targets.
• Make data-driven decisions to continuously improve campaign performance.
• Develop and implement automated media buying processes using AI-based tools and advanced automation platforms.
• Collaborate with Product & Development teams to design technologies and automations for media operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with key media partners and third parties.
• Stay up to date with platform changes, algorithm updates, and new media buying technologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on media buying experience in performance marketing, arbitrage, affiliate, or similar data-driven environments - must.
• Strong analytical mindset with expertise in data analysis, dashboards, and KPIs - must
• Proven track record managing substantial budgets on Social (Meta, Google, TikTok) and Native (Taboola, Outbrain) platforms - must.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) - must.
• Demonstrated ability to drive high ROI and profitably scale campaigns.
• Strong project management skills with ability to own end-to-end execution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with AI-powered tools and automation platforms
• Proactive problem-solver with a test-and-learn mindset.