Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC in Universal City, CA is seeking a Manager, Media Strategy & Planning for a 6+ month contract. The role is hybrid — 4 days onsite, Fridays remote — with responsibility to lead media planning across all channels in collaboration with the Senior Director of Media.

You will develop and execute media strategies, prepare briefs and presentations, and use research and insights to guide investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media planning/buying experience across all channels.
• Strong foundation in marketing, advertising, and media planning.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns, timelines, and deadlines independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Analytical and strategic thinker who can turn data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Understanding of TV and digital viewing measurement.
• Knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem (ad servers, DSPs, SSPs, networks, exchanges, creative optimizers, data providers)
• Previous people management/coaching experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media strategies/plans for supported shows, in partnership with the Senior Director, Media
• Prepare media briefs, plan recommendations, campaign recaps, and presentations for leadership and agency partners
• Use research, analytics, and audience insights to guide media recommendations and investment decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams on marketing plans, representing the media team and communicating strategy/updates
• Oversee end-to-end campaign execution — assets developed, approved, delivered, and launched on time
• Help manage financial reporting tied to the media budget
• Support the broader media team with ad-hoc projects as needed

Skills

Media planning

Analytics

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

TV & digital measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or media studies

Tools

Ad servers

DSPs

SSPs

Networks

Exchanges

Creative optimization tools

Data providers

Job description

Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

Location: Universal City, CA

Schedule: Hybrid — 4 days onsite, Fridays remote

Term: 6+ month contract

REQUIRED. Prior Media experience.

We're looking for a Media Strategy & Planning Manager to lead media planning across all channels for a 6+ month contract, working closely with the Senior Director of Media.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute media strategies/plans for supported shows, in partnership with the Senior Director, Media
• Prepare media briefs, plan recommendations, campaign recaps, and presentations for leadership and agency partners
• Use research, analytics, and audience insights to guide media recommendations and investment decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams on marketing plans, representing the media team and communicating strategy/updates
• Oversee end-to-end campaign execution — assets developed, approved, delivered, and launched on time
• Help manage financial reporting tied to the media budget
• Support the broader media team with ad-hoc projects as needed

What You Need

• 5+ years of media planning/buying experience across all channels
• Strong foundation in marketing, advertising, and media planning
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns, timelines, and deadlines independently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Analytical and strategic thinker who can turn data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Understanding of TV and digital viewing measurement
• Knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem (ad servers, DSPs, SSPs, networks, exchanges, creative optimizers, data providers)
• Previous people management/coaching experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, marketing, communications/advertising, or media studies
• Media agency experience
• Entertainment marketing or media experience
• Knowledge of the Broadcast/Streaming TV industry
• Proactive, collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills; familiarity with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot