FB-MA001 | Media Buyer

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM EST (flexible, depending on performance and deadlines)

Job Type: Full-time, Independent Contractor

Salary Range: Competitive; based on experience + commission structure

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Locations: Remote, open to candidates who can work EST hours.

About Pearl Talent:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?:

We're not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.

About the Partner Company:

Our partner company is a high-growth performance marketing agency specializing in affiliate lead generation for finance and insurance brands. Known for speed, creative rigor, and a lean structure, the company operates in both the US and Spanish-speaking markets. Their focus is on delivering scalable results through data-driven media buying strategies.

Role Overview:

We're hiring a Full-Time Media Buyer (English & Spanish) to support their team's paid acquisition efforts across affiliate funnels. The role requires deep expertise in affiliate marketing, specifically for the finance and insurance verticals. The ideal candidate is a performance-driven growth marketer with extensive experience in media buying, funnel optimization, and cross-platform marketing strategies for international audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Paid Media Strategy & Execution

• Strategize, execute, and scale paid media campaigns (Facebook, YouTube, Google Ads) across affiliate funnels for finance and insurance verticals.
• Monitor key performance metrics: CTR, CVR, CPA, ROAS and campaign performance by cohort.
• Manage A/B testing for copy, creatives, landing pages, and targeting frameworks.
• Collaborate with the internal team to brief and test new creative angles.

Optimization & Reporting

• Proactively identify and optimize underperforming campaigns, adjust funnels, and traffic sources to improve performance.
• Report campaign performance weekly, flagging risks, opportunities, and areas for optimization.
• Manage tracking infrastructure, attribution tools, and UTM frameworks to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.

Knowledge Sharing & Creative Development

• Document campaign findings and test results to support internal knowledge sharing.
• Occasionally translate or QA Spanish-language creative copy and landing pages (LPs).
• Build new campaigns with scaling targets in mind (horizontal & vertical scaling).

Requirements:

Non-Negotiables::

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Understands the cultural nuances of the Latin American market
• 3+ years of experience in paid media buying, particularly within performance-focused environments.
• Strong background in affiliate marketing, including experience with offers, rev-share, CPL/CPA metrics.
• Strong analytical skills—ability to interpret data and act on campaign insights.
• Comfortable owning campaign budgets and outcomes without micromanagement.
• Experience working with international brands or teams in multiple time zones.
• Motivated by performance-based incentives and a focus on results.

Nice-to-Haves::

• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken)
• Prior experience in the insurance or finance lead gen verticals
• Familiarity with ClickFunnels, RedTrack, Voluum, or similar affiliate tools
• Knowledge of compliance/regulatory nuances in financial advertising
• Bonus points for prior team leadership or hiring experience

Benefits:

• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to rest and recharge
• Direct Mentorship: Grow through guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Work and connect with professionals around the world
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance

Our Recruitment Process:

• Application
• Screening
• Skills Assessment
• Top-grading interview
• Client Interview
• Job Offer
• Client Onboarding