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

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.