Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

Kelly Services; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is seeking a Manager, Media Strategy & Planning in Universal City, CA, for a 6+ month contract. The role is hybrid—4 days onsite with Fridays remote—focused on leading media planning across channels.

You will work closely with the Senior Director of Media to develop strategies, manage campaigns end-to-end, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while delivering timely results and budget reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media planning/buying 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

Media buying

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/advertising

Tools

Ad servers

DSPs

SSPs

Networks/Exchanges

Creative optimizers

Data providers

Job description

$38 - $48

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

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.