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Head of Media Buying

Harlem Next


Job Location:

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Head of Media Buying
At Harlem Next were looking for a Head of Media Buying to join our team.
Full-time Amsterdam
About the job

At DAMN we dont do average. We are the affiliate program for the entertainment products within Harlem Next we combine years of industry experience with the speed and mindset of a high performance scale-up. We move fast think big and continuously push boundaries within performance marketing.

With major growth ambitions ahead were looking for people who want to grow with us.

Ready to build something DAMN big

What youll do

As Head of Media Buying youll lead and scale our media buying department across multiple traffic channels. Youll combine strategic leadership with hands-on performance marketing expertise driving growth through Facebook Display and emerging traffic sources.

Youll work closely with media buyers campaign managers creative teams and business stakeholders to optimize performance improve workflows and unlock new scaling opportunities.

From building high-performing teams to developing scalable campaign structures and performance systems youll play a key role in shaping the future growth of Damn.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing cross-channel media buying strategies.

  • Leading and coaching internal and external media buyers.

  • Scaling Facebook Display and emerging traffic channels.

  • Driving campaign testing optimization and performance improvements.

  • Managing budgets pacing and campaign profitability.

  • Standardizing workflows and campaign structures for scalability.

  • Improving reporting systems dashboards and optimization processes.

  • Collaborating closely with Data and Business teams.

  • Identifying new opportunities in funnels ad formats and traffic sources.

  • Building a culture of ownership experimentation and high performance.

About you
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Marketing Business or a related field;

  • 6 years of experience in Media Buying;

  • Proven experience leading high-performing performance marketing teams;

  • Strong understanding of digital marketing KPIs and user behavior metrics;

  • Experience with ad tech and tracking platforms such as Meta Voluum and Redtrack;

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills;

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills;

  • Entrepreneurial hands-on and performance-driven mentality;

  • Fluent in English both written and spoken;

  • Experience within the dating niche is a strong plus.

What we offer
  • Attractive commission structure based on media buying performance.

  • A challenging and dynamic work environment with fun team outings.

  • Excellent employment conditions including pension and travel expenses.

  • Incentive trips sportive team outings bicycle plan healthy snacks and a delicious healthy lunch.

  • Be part of an energetic and ambitious young team where your ideas truly matter with plenty of room for ownership initiative and personal growth.

Apply for the job

If performance marketing is your playground and leadership comes naturally to you wed love to hear from you!


Required Experience:

Director


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Dive into the world of high traffic web applications. Harlem Next creates platforms for our B2B clients which are globally used by millions of unique visitors every day. We are active in more than 30 different countries on most of the world’s continents.

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