Associate Media Buyer, Affiliate Marketing

Welcome to Our World

We’ve been leading the charge in the affiliate industry from day one—establishing performance marketing and paving the way for future innovations. We're known for maintaining one of the largest, most reliable partnership platforms with impeccable, personalized service.

Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) stands as the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. CJ’s industry‑leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across sectors like retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services.

As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.

Think back to your last online purchase. Did an influencer tip you off about a great product and offer a discount? Or perhaps you relied on a trusted review site to make your decision? Whatever path you took, affiliate publishers likely played a role by influencing, informing, or helping you find the best deal. CJ connects brands with these publishers, creating valuable resources for shoppers.

• Recruit, manage and develop publisher relationships on behalf of advertisers, communicating expectations, sharing best practices, disseminating offers and promotions, and providing account updates to an advertiser's growing publisher base.
• Help advertisers maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of their affiliate spend by building and interpreting program performance data.
• Coordinate with Media Buyers and Planners to execute Media Plans on behalf of clients managing budget allocation, ensuring implementation of media, coordinating with affiliate publishers, and platform enablement.
• Build relationships with long‑tail clients (publishers) to foster long‑term success.
• Identify and classify opportunities by audience and buyer types, developing materials to promote opportunities internally and externally to clients.
• Develop and inform processes for network scale and media enablement.

• Bachelor's Degree or related work experience.
• Passionate about providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Experience with basic negotiation or relationship‑building, such as working with vendors or partners during internships or part‑time roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational/project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.

We equip our teams with advanced tools, training, and career development opportunities to deliver high‑quality results for our clients. We work in an enthusiastic, collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance.

We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought, relationships are valued, and people feel accepted in expressing themselves authentically.

• Competitive salaries, 401(k) matching, and wellness programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual.
• Generous number of paid holidays.
• Company‑sponsored team‑building events.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Annual recognition awards.
• Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work‑life balance.
• Parental bonding leave.
• Backup care options for children and elders.
• Employee discount program.
• International SOS program for global support.
• Business Resource Groups to connect over shared interests.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $70,784.00 per year.

The Company anticipates the Final date to receive applications for this job posting will be 8/8/2026.