Advertising Coordinator (LA Times Studios)

Los Angeles Times; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The L.A. Times Studios LLC Advertising Coordinator supports planning, coordination, and execution of campaigns for entertainment clients across print, digital, social, and promotional platforms.

The role acts as a central operational liaison between sales, clients, and internal teams to ensure campaigns launch on schedule and meet client objectives. Responsibilities include asset review, creating media schedules, performance summaries, and maintaining accurate campaign records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or business plus 2+ years in advertising coordination, media operations, campaign management, or account support OR 3+ years in advertising coordination, media operations, campaign management, or account support.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Gmail).
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to coordinate across teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, trafficking, and execution of advertising campaigns across print, digital, social, and promotional platforms.
• Serve as liaison between sales, clients, creative teams, and internal departments to ensure campaigns launch accurately and on time.
• Review insertion orders and assets to confirm alignment with objectives and specs.
• Assist with campaign materials such as media schedules, proposals, and performance reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Track timelines, deliverables, and approvals to ensure timely launches and client satisfaction.
• Support campaign reporting by compiling performance data and summaries for account managers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Google Workspace

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The L.A. Times Studios LLC vision is to be the premier studio for groundbreaking and impactful storytelling, setting high standards for excellence in content creation and production. We push the boundaries of traditional media, exploring new formats and platforms to reach diverse and global audiences. By championing innovative ideas and diverse voices, we aspire to create a more connected world through storytelling and events supported by robust revenue streams from advertising sales, branded content, event production, products and business development.

The Advertising Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of advertising campaigns for entertainment clients across print, digital, social, and promotional platforms. This role serves as a key operational liaison between sales, clients, creative teams, and internal departments to ensure campaigns are launched accurately, on schedule, and aligned with client objectives. The coordinator manages campaign logistics, monitors performance reporting, and assists with client communications to support revenue generation and strong client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the scheduling, trafficking, and execution of advertising campaigns for entertainment clients across multiple platforms, ensuring campaign assets, deadlines, and specifications are met.
• Serve as a central point of coordination between sales teams, clients, creative services, ad operations, and production teams to ensure campaign deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Review insertion orders, campaign details, and creative assets to confirm alignment with campaign objectives, advertising specifications, and internal operational processes.
• Support the development of campaign materials including media schedules, proposal documents, presentations, and performance summaries using tools such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Track campaign timelines, deliverables, and internal approvals to ensure campaigns launch as scheduled and client expectations are met.
• Assist with campaign reporting by compiling performance data, delivery metrics, and campaign summaries to support account managers and client communications.
• Monitor campaign pacing and flag delivery issues, discrepancies, or operational concerns to appropriate internal teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate campaign records, documentation, and client information within internal systems and databases.
• Support client service activities by responding to internal and external requests for campaign information, status updates, and documentation.
• Assist with special projects, promotional initiatives, and entertainment marketing programs that support revenue generation and audience engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or business and 2+ years of experience in advertising coordination, media operations, campaign management, account support OR 3+ years of experience in advertising coordination, media operations, campaign management, account support,
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Sheets, Google Slides, Gmail, and Google Docs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and deadlines may shift.
• Work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in media, entertainment advertising, publishing, or digital advertising environments.
• Familiarity with advertising operations systems, order management systems, or ad-serving platforms.
• Experience supporting advertising campaigns for film studios, streaming platforms, television networks, or entertainment events.
• Knowledge of digital advertising formats, media planning concepts, and campaign performance metrics.

The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive.

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