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

JustWatch justwatch.com Open · verified Aug 2, 2026
Hybrid Los Angeles Full-time Mid-level Paid Social

Mid-level Paid Social role at JustWatch. Los Angeles · full-time · $80,000–$100,000 base.

SalaryStated by JustWatch
$80,000 – $100,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from JustWatchOur estimate for the market: $77,000–$95,000
In line with the market median of $95,000 for mid-level paid social roles in Los Angeles.
Worked out from 13 postings that stated pay, median $95,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • You'll launch, maintain, and refine paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and DV360
  • You'll test creative, audiences, placements, and bids across upper- and lower-funnel campaigns
  • You'll monitor delivery, fix issues, and steer campaigns toward CPV, VTR, completion-rate, and CPM goals
  • You'll verify setup, tracking, QA, and invoicing with internal and external tools
  • You'll work with sales, BI, creative teams, and entertainment clients to turn results into efficiency insights

What you bring

  • At least three years of practical media buying experience
  • Hands-on experience with Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads, with DV360 experience preferred
  • Strong command of auction mechanics, CPV goals, pacing, bidding, and platform optimization
  • Experience managing paid social and YouTube budgets from proposals through activation, maintenance, and post-buy reporting
  • Confidence analyzing performance in Excel, Google Sheets, and data tools

Who this fits

This role suits a hands-on media buyer who enjoys working directly in ad platforms, making data-led decisions, and improving performance quickly. You’ll work independently within a fast-moving, cross-functional team across departments and time zones. The role is remote-first, with Los Angeles as the primary office location, travel to client meetings, and in-person meetings that may occur weekly to monthly. Entertainment experience or a strong interest in film is a plus.

From the employer

Who we are JustWatch delivers data-driven digital marketing for the global entertainment business. 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 your pivots and have 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
  • You manage both upper-funnel and lower-funnel campaign structures and constantly test creatives, audiences, placements, and bidding strategies
  • Monitor pacing, troubleshoot delivery, and hit KPIs like 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 optimisation
  • 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 optimisation 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 (Note: there may be weekly to monthly meetings in person, but aiming always to be remote first)
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 genuinely interested. Copy-paste mass applications will receive a copy-paste rejection email. The same goes for applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content. We want to get to know you as a person first, not your prompts.

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.