Media Buyer (DTC)

Clera getclera.com Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

On-site United States Full-time Mid-level Paid Media

Mid-level Paid Media role at Clera. United States · full-time · $90,000–$135,000 base.

SalaryStated by Clera

$90,000 – $135,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Launch, run, and expand paid social campaigns on Meta, TikTok, and other performance channels
Improve client results by meeting ROAS goals, reducing CPAs, and growing profitably each month
Create testing plans for creative concepts, audiences, placements, and offers
Review performance every day, then adjust budgets, bids, and creative based on findings
Report results and strategic next steps to clients while partnering with creative teams

What you bring

Two to four years of hands-on paid social buying experience, preferably at an agency
A record of managing at least $500K in monthly ad spend while meeting demanding targets
Advanced skill with Meta Ads Manager and TikTok Ads Manager
Experience driving performance campaigns for DTC or eCommerce clients
Working knowledge of ROAS, CAC, LTV, and other business performance metrics

Who this fits

You'll suit a detail-focused media buyer who can organize several client accounts, test proactively, and collaborate with designers, editors, strategists, and clients. This is an on-site role in the United States, with no remote option and no visa sponsorship. Growth can lead toward Senior Media Buyer or Media Lead.

From the employer

About the Role

You'll join a rapidly growing media buying team at a performance-focused advertising agency, owning paid social campaigns for direct-to-consumer brands. Managing six to seven figures in monthly ad spend, you'll be accountable for driving profitable, measurable growth for premium clients across Meta, TikTok, and beyond.

What You'll Do

Launch, manage, and scale paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and other performance channels.
Hit ROAS targets, lower CPAs, and drive month-over-month profitable growth across your client portfolio.
Build and execute systematic testing roadmaps covering creative angles, audiences, placements, and offers.
Analyze performance data daily and act on insights through budget shifts, creative swaps, and bid adjustments.
Manage campaign budgets ranging from $50K to $500K+ per month per client.
Collaborate with creative teams to share feedback on what is working and what to test next.
Present clear performance updates and strategic recommendations to clients.
Stay current on platform changes, algorithm updates, and paid social industry trends.

What We're Looking For

2 to 4 years of hands-on paid social media buying experience, with agency background strongly preferred.
Proven track record managing $500K+ in monthly ad spend and hitting aggressive performance targets.
Deep expertise in Meta Ads Manager and TikTok Ads Manager.
Experience working with DTC or eCommerce clients on performance-driven campaigns.
Strong command of ROAS, CAC, LTV, and other metrics that drive business results.
Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while staying organized and detail-oriented.
Comfortable giving creative feedback and collaborating with designers, editors, and strategists.
Self-motivated with a proactive, test-and-learn approach to optimization.
Bonus: experience with Google Ads, YouTube, Snapchat, UGC, influencer campaigns, or performance creative testing frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $90,000 to $135,000 USD annually, plus performance-tied equity. Clear growth path into Senior Media Buyer or Media Lead as the team scales. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in the United States. Remote work is not offered for this role.