Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media

QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands. We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks.

Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results.

Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience.

We believe in:

The direct measurability of digital media.
Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.)
The advantages of technology.

We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel.

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QuinStreet is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Media Buyer to support the execution and optimization of performance marketing campaigns across YouTube, Google Display Network (GDN), and Microsoft Audience Network (MSAN). This is an ideal role for someone with a foundation in digital advertising who’s eager to grow into a full-stack performance marketer.

You’ll work closely with senior media buyers and cross-functional teams to help launch, monitor, and optimize campaigns in the lead generation and home services space.

Responsibilities

Assist in launching and QA'ing campaigns across YouTube, GDN, and MSAN
Utilize existing campaign methodology to build and scale campaigns
Monitor pacing, delivery, geo, and performance metrics (CTR, CVR, CPA, Margin)
Rotate and test new creatives (images, videos, copy, advertorials)
Support audience targeting, exclusions, and negative placement reviews
Pull data reports and surface key performance insights to the team
Collaborate with creative, analytics, and account managers to execute tests
Stay informed on best practices and platform updates across Google and Microsoft

Requirements

1+ years of experience in digital marketing or paid media (internships count)
Basic knowledge of Google Ads and/or Microsoft Advertising platforms
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and eagerness to learn
Comfortable working in spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets)
Analytical mindset and interest in performance metrics
Bonus: Experience working on YouTube or Display campaigns
Bonus: Experience in lead generation or home services verticals

The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 USD to $60,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits; (2) retirement benefits; (3) the amount of paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits); (4) any other tax-reportable benefits.

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