Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

Motion Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Media Strategy & Planning Manager to lead media planning across all channels for a 6+ month contract, with a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, Fridays remote) in the Los Angeles area. You will collaborate with the Senior Director of Media to develop and execute strategy for supported shows.

The role emphasizes analytics, audience insights, and cross-team collaboration, with responsibility for briefs, plan recommendations, and campaign execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media planning and buying experience across all channels.
• Strong foundation in marketing, advertising, and media planning.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns, timelines, and deadlines independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Analytical and strategic thinker who turns data into 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

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, marketing, communications/advertising, or media studies

Job description

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

Posted By: Melissa Klein