Media Buyer

FWI is building a team to support Puerto Rico Department of Housing (PRDOH) Communication Services program for the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). The Media Buyer will negotiate and purchase media inventory across all platforms, manage campaign delivery and optimization, and ensure regulatory compliance with PRDOH policies and federal guidelines.FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.Position is contingent upon contract award**Work Schedule and LocationHybrid This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday,8am to 5pm, with some onsite work in San Juan, Puerto Rico.Negotiate and purchase inventory (OOH, radio, TV, print, digital, social, search, programmatic) according to objectives and budgetPrepare and manage insertion orders (IOs), contracts, addendums, and compliance documentationConfigure campaigns (targeting, bids, placements, creatives, frequency caps) across platformsMonitor and optimize delivery, pacing, viewability, CTR/VTR/CVR; run A/B tests and implement makegoods when applicableEnforce quality controls (brand safety, exclusions, blocklists, third-party verification)Manage trafficking and creative swaps (naming, specs, tags) with ad ops/creative teams; ensure accessibility (captions/alt text where applicable)Collect proof of run (screenshots, affidavits, logs, reports) and reconcile invoices against POs/deliverablesSubmit post-buy reports with variances vs. plan, insights, and refinement recommendationsMaintain performance dashboards and budget pacing; flag risks/deviations and propose corrective actionsEnsure regulatory compliance and adherence to PRDOH policies (branding, disclaimers, publicity blackout, responsible data use)RequiredBachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or a related field4+ years purchasing media (traditional and/or digital) with a record of negotiation and optimizationProficiency with buying/management platforms Meta Ads, Google Ads, DV360/programmatic, ad servers (e.g., CM360) and insertion orders for traditional mediaKnowledge of brand safety, ad fraud, viewability, third-party verification, and proof-of-performance standardsStrong negotiation skills, budget control, and invoice reconciliationBilingual Spanish/EnglishFWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, includingHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLong-term and Short-term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) PlanHoliday PayPaid Time OffNegotiable