Performance Media Buyer (Paid Social & YouTube) - Los Angeles, CA

JustWatch; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced performance media buyer. This role involves managing and optimizing paid media campaigns across platforms like Meta and TikTok, utilizing a strong analytical mindset. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of media buying experience and excels at collaborating across teams. You will thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, with ample growth opportunities and responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on media buying experience.
• Strong command of bidding and pacing.
• Proven ability to manage budgets across social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and optimize paid media campaigns.
• Monitor pacing, troubleshoot delivery, and hit KPIs.
• Collaborate with various teams and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Media buying experience

Analytical mindset

Campaign optimization

Auction mechanics knowledge

Comfort with performance data tools

Tools

Meta

TikTok

DV360

Google Ads

Job description

Overview

Who we are

JustWatch is the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for the global entertainment industry. We run full-funnel campaigns for the biggest movie studios, streamers, sports leagues, and gaming publishers, reaching millions of fans across more than 140 countries. We also own the world’s largest streaming guide, giving us unmatched audience data and insight. With a team of more than 200 across Berlin, Los Angeles, and remote locations, we’re profitable, growing fast, and focused on performance.

Who we need

We’re looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented performance media buyer who thrives inside ad platforms. You love being hands-on on keys and can bend the platforms to achieve incredible efficiencies. You know how to pace campaigns, hit CPVs, win auctions, and optimise across Meta, TikTok, DV360, and YouTube. You’ll collaborate across departments and time zones, own campaign execution from start to finish, and help improve our internal tools and workflows. You are not afraid of fast-moving targets and make decisions using data, including making pivots and having familiarity with brand lift studies. At JustWatch, we value big thinkers and self-starters. Our fast-paced environment offers endless growth opportunities, with new projects and responsibilities arriving regularly. If you thrive on performance and progress, we guarantee the space and support to achieve your ambitions and personal goals.

What you will be doing

• Set up, manage, and optimize paid media campaigns across platforms like Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and DV360
• Manage both upper-funnel and lower-funnel campaign structures and test creatives, audiences, placements, and bidding strategies
• Monitor pacing, troubleshoot delivery, and hit KPIs such as CPV, VTR, Completion Rates, and CPM
• Use internal and external tools to ensure flawless setup, tracking, QA, and invoicing
• Collaborate with sales, BI, and creative teams, and top-tier entertainment clients
• Analyze results and provide actionable insights to improve campaign efficiency and reach

What we need from you

• 3+ years of hands-on media buying experience
• Platforms: Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, and ideally DV360
• Familiarity with Reddit and Snapchat is a strong plus
• Reports to the Director of Media Campaigns and US Accounts
• Strong command of auction mechanics, CPV targets, pacing, bidding, and platform optimization
• Analytical mindset with confidence in Excel, Google Sheets, and performance data tools
• Proven ability to manage budgets across paid social and YouTube channels, including proposal development, campaign activation & maintenance, and post-buy recaps
• Provide direction as needed for improving campaign performance through optimization and/or implementing new features and strategies
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced, cross-functional team
• Familiarity with the entertainment industry (film, streaming, TV, or sports) is a strong plus
• Proactive, curious, and focused on outcomes over perfection
• We value people who learn constantly, deliver results, and create meaningful impact

When not to join

• This is a hands-on execution role
• If you haven’t personally launched and optimized campaigns inside Meta or DV360, it’s not the right fit
• We live in data, love performance, and hire doers

What we offer you

• An open-minded and international team that loves to collaborate to reach our goals.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things
• We prioritize meaningful work over perks and believe that true fulfilment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact
• We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation
• We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals, and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so
• This opportunity is remote-first with travel to client meetings, with the primary office location in the Los Angeles area

Salary 80,000 - 100,000 USD a year The stated salary range of USD 80,000 - 100,000 reflects the base salary including commission and complies with the California Transparency Law. Final pay depends on qualifications and equity considerations.

Media is important to us, and we are always happy to hear from people who enjoy film! If we caught your attention and you're eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects:

• A company culture that really works
• Audience as a Service
• JustWatch Media
• Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog

If you were paying attention, get ahead of all applicants by listing two things you took away from the links above.

How to apply

• Tell us why you want to work at JustWatch
• What platforms and budgets have you worked with
• No mass or AI-generated applications— we value originality

Please only apply if you are interested. Copy and paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. The same goes for ChatGPT-powered applications.

Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. JustWatch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let's talk and explore if you're a great fit.

EEO statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion.