Media Buyer

A media buyer or planner is a media expert who purchases and / or plans the most effective media usage for a marketing objective, including on and offline strategies. Buyers negotiate media space and time, monitor placements and manage contracts with media vendors. Planners study demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for intended reach and analyze media data to optimize performance.

Source: PayScale Canada

Average Median Salary:

$38,366

Media Buyers Work On:

• Deciding when and where to run print/digital ads or air commercials for brands or products
• Monitoring the performance of a campaign on various media channels

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

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    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Michael Nalley (Michael Nalley Photography)
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    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Katie Edwards (Courage)
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Jenna Edwards (Impossible Studios)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Jenna Edwards (Impossible Studios)
  • 2025 Student Awards Jack Moore
    2025
    Student Awards

    Jack Moore