Location Planner / Permit Manager

Gold Metropolitan Media; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Metropolitan Media is seeking a detail-oriented Location Planner / Permit Manager in Los Angeles. The role focuses on planning banner locations, managing permit applications, coordinating installations, and driving projects from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate enjoys project coordination, mapping/data work, and handling multiple moving pieces with a proactive, process-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, databases and mapping tools.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage location plans for light pole banner campaigns using spreadsheets and mapping tools.
• Track selected banner locations through the database system.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to municipalities across the region.
• Monitor permit process and guide applications through to approval.
• Coordinate and track permit fee payments.
• Present location plans to clients and internal teams.
• Provide installation instructions to the GMM installation team.
• Compile installation and removal reports from field data.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and processes.
• Support limited client communication and coordination.

Skills

Location planning

Mapping tools

Database management

Permit applications

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

GIS/Mapping software

Job description

Gold Metropolitan Media is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Location Planner / Permit Manager to join our growing team. This role is central to the success of our city light pole banner programs and is responsible for planning banner locations, managing permit applications, coordinating installations, and ensuring projects move smoothly from concept to completion.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys project coordination, working with maps and data, and managing details across multiple moving pieces. The ideal candidate is proactive, process-driven, and motivated to learn, with a strong ability to stay organized and keep projects on track.

What You’ll Do

• Build and manage location plans for light pole banner campaigns using spreadsheets and mapping tools
• Track selected banner locations through the database system
• Prepare and submit permit applications to municipalities across the region
• Monitor the permit process and proactively guide applications through to approval
• Coordinate and track permit fee payments
• Present location plans to clients and internal teams
• Provide detailed installation instructions to the GMM installation team
• Compile installation and removal reports using information gathered from the field team
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and internal processes
• Support limited client communication and coordination

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and mapping tools
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and improve processes
• Ability to take ownership of projects and follow them through to completion
• Experience in permitting, project coordination, planning, or operations is a plus but not required

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

Location

Candidates must live in the Los Angeles area.

This position will initially be primarily remote, with occasional workdays in our Van Nuys office. During the initial training period, the candidate may be asked to come into the office more frequently to support onboarding and hands‑on learning. As the team continues to grow, the role may transition to more regular in-office collaboration.