JustWatch

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

JustWatch  •  Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Who we areJustWatch 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 needWe’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  MetaTikTokYouTube, and  DV360
  • You manage both  upper-funnel and  lower-funnel campaign structures and constantly  test creativesaudiencesplacements, and  bidding strategies
  • Monitor  pacing, troubleshoot delivery, and hit KPIs like  CPVVTRCompletion Rates and  CPM
  • Use internal and external tools to ensure flawless  setuptrackingQA, and  invoicing
  • Collaborate with  salesBI, 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:  MetaTikTokGoogle 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 mechanicsCPV targetspacingbidding, and  platform optimisation
  • Analytical mindset with confidence in  ExcelGoogle 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 datalove performance, and  hire doers

What we offer you

  • An  open-minded and  international team that loves to collaborate to reach our goals.
  • Medicaldental, and  vision insurance401(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 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.
JustWatch

About JustWatch

We are JustWatch. The only media company built for modern-day entertainment.

JustWatch Media helps entertainment brands around the world get to grips with new challenges and opportunities. From blockbuster movies, award winning shows, major sporting events and console games, we buy media for our clients across the major digital platforms.

Our media buying capabilities are powered by JustWatch The Streaming Guide. Live and localized in over 130 markets, it is the biggest streaming guide in the world, billions of data points from over 200,000 movies & shows and tens of millions of users, which means we understand audiences and content better.

We have offices in Berlin, Munich, Paris, Rome, London and New York and we’d love to hear from you.

Our mission is to connect entertainment fans with their favorite content worldwide.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Berlin, DE
Year Founded
2014
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