Performance Media Buyer (Paid Social & YouTube) - Los Angeles, CA

Performance Media Buyer (Paid Social & YouTube) - Los Angeles, CA

justwatchLos Angeles, CA

3 days ago

$80,000 - $100,000 a year

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Who we are: Just Watch delivers data-driven digital marketing for the global entertainment business. We run full-funnel campaigns for the biggest movie studios, streamers, sports leagues, and gaming publishers, reaching millions of fans across more than 140 countries. We also own the world's largest streaming guide, giving us unmatched audience data and insight. With a team of more than 200 across Berlin, Los Angeles, and remote locations, we're profitable, growing fast, and focused on performance. Who we need We're looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented performance media buyer who thrives inside ad platforms. You love being hands-on on keys and can bend the platforms to achieve incredible efficiencies. You know how to pace campaigns, hit CPVs, win auctions, and optimise across Meta, Tik Tok, DV360, and You Tube. You'll collaborate across departments and time zones, own campaign execution from start to finish, and help improve our internal tools and workflows. You are not afraid of fast-moving targets and make decisions using data, including making your pivots and have familiarity with brand lift studies At Just Watch, we value big thinkers and self-starters. Our fast-paced environment offers endless growth opportunities, with new projects and responsibilities arriving regularly. If you thrive on performance and progress, we guarantee the space and support to achieve your ambitions and personal goals.
What you will be doing: Set up, manage, and optimize paid media campaigns across platforms like Meta Tik Tok You Tube, and DV360 You manage both upper-funnel and lower-funnel campaign structures and constantly test creativesaudiencesplacements, and bidding strategies Monitor pacing, troubleshoot delivery, and hit KPIs like CPVVTRCompletion Rates and CPMUse internal and external tools to ensure flawless setuptrackingQA, and invoicing Collaborate with salesBI, and creative teams, and top-tier entertainment clients Analyze results and provide actionable insights to improve campaign efficiency and reach What we need from you 3+ years of hands-on media buying experience Platforms: Meta Tik Tok Google Ads, and ideally DV360 Familiarity with Reddit and Snapchat is a strong plus Reports to the Director of Media Campaigns and US Accounts Strong command of auction mechanicsCPV targetspacingbidding, and platform optimisation Analytical mindset with confidence in Excel Google Sheets, and performance data tools Proven ability to manage budgets across paid social and You Tube channels, including proposal development, campaign activation & maintenance, and post-buy recaps Provide direction as needed for improving campaign performance through optimisation and/or implementing new features and strategies Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced, cross-functional team Familiarity with the entertainment industry (film, streaming, TV, or sports) is a strong plus Proactive, curious, and focused on outcomes over perfection We value people who learn constantly, deliver results, and create meaningful impact When not to join This is a hands-on execution role If you haven't personally launched and optimized campaigns inside Meta or DV360, it's not the right fit We live in datalove performance, and hire doers What we offer you An open-minded and international team that loves to collaborate to reach our goals. Medicaldental, and vision insurance 401(k), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things We prioritize meaningful work over perks and believe that true fulfilment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals, and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so This opportunity is remote-first with travel to client meetings, with the primary office location in the Los Angeles area (Note: there may be weekly to monthly meetings in person, but aiming always to be remote first) $80,000 - $100,000 a year The stated salary range of USD 80,000 - 100,000 reflects the base salary including commission and complies with the California Transparency Law. Final pay depends on qualifications and equity considerations. Media is important to us, and we are always happy to hear from people who enjoy film! If we caught your attention and you're eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects: A company culture that really works Audience as a Service Just Watch Media Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog If you were paying attention, get ahead of all applicants by listing two things you took away from the links above.
How to apply: Tell us why you want to work at Just Watch What platforms and budgets have you worked with No mass or AI-generated applications we value originality Please only apply if you are genuinely interested. Copy-paste mass applications will receive a copy-paste rejection email. The same goes for applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content. We want to get to know you as a person first, not your prompts. Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. Just Watch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let's talk and explore if you're a great fit. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Senior

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 a year

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Occupation

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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3 days ago

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