Media Supervisor+28% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Media Buyer go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · media_planning_buying
Where does a Media Buyer go next?
12 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Management path
Media Director+72% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
21% of observed moves out of Media Buyer go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Editor-8% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Correspondent. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate460 careers95% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Media+146% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Media Supervisor. 16% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Senior Correspondent-28% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Media Buyer go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Booking Agent-4% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Media Buyer go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there