Media Strategy Lead — Hybrid, 6+ Month Contract

Motion Recruitment; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Media Strategy & Planning Manager to lead cross-channel media planning for a 6+ month contract, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, Fridays remote) in Burbank.

You will develop and execute strategies, briefs, and presentations; analyze data to guide recommendations; collaborate with senior leadership and agency partners; and oversee end-to-end campaign execution while managing the media budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in media planning/buying across channels.
• Strong foundation in marketing, advertising and media planning.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines independently.
• Attention to detail and quality commitment.
• Analytical thinker turning 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 with the Senior Director, Media.
• Prepare briefs, plan recommendations, recaps, and leadership/agency presentations.
• Use research and analytics to guide media investment decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on marketing plans and communicate 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

Campaign management

Analytics and insights

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Digital and TV measurement

Ad tech knowledge (DSPs/SSPs)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot AI tools

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Media Strategy & Planning Manager to lead cross-channel media planning for a 6+ month contract, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, Fridays remote) in Burbank.

You will develop and execute strategies, briefs, and presentations; analyze data to guide recommendations; collaborate with senior leadership and agency partners; and oversee end-to-end campaign execution while managing the media budget.