Sr. Video Media Buyer (Google/YouTube) Job at 24 Seven Talent in Los Angeles

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Senior Vice President, Recruiting at 24 Seven Talent

Our client, a full service creative agency has an immediate need for a seasoned YouTube/Google Digital Video Buyer. This a 3 month freelance role 40 hours a week) with potential to extend. Must be able to go onsite in the LA office once a week or as needed.

From account setup to trafficking, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things Google Video across tiers – Awareness, Consideration, and Action. You’ll collaborate across strategy, creative, analytics, and client teams to deliver audience-first, performance-driven campaigns that elevate brand storytelling and drive measurable results.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Discipline Development: Build and scale the agency’s YouTube/Google Video buying practice
• Define operational workflows, trafficking protocols, and campaign QA standards
• Train internal teams on platform capabilities and best practices
• Platform Execution (Google Ads & YouTube): Set up and manage Google Ads accounts, including video-specific configurations
• Build campaigns across YouTube placements (in-stream, bumper, discovery, etc.)
• Implement audience targeting using first‑party, affinity, and custom intent segments
• Manage pacing, delivery, and performance in real time
• Media Planning & Buying: Translate strategic briefs into tactical media plans with clear KPIs
• Forecast budgets, reach, and performance benchmarks across YouTube and Google Video
• Execute buys with precision across DV360 and Google Ads platforms
• Trafficking & QA: Traffic creative assets, tracking tags, and ensure flawless campaign launches
• Conduct pre‑launch QA and troubleshoot delivery issues
• Maintain documentation of campaign setups, learnings, and optimizations
• Optimization & Reporting: Monitor performance and implement optimizations (creative, targeting, bidding)
• Deliver insights and performance reports to internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with analytics to refine attribution and incrementality measurement

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of hands‑on experience buying YouTube/Google Video media
• Deep expertise in Google Ads, DV360, and Campaign Manager
• Proven ability to manage $20M+ budgets at the National and Local level
• Strong understanding of video KPIs (CPV, VTR, CPM, brand lift, etc.)
• Experience with trafficking, tag management, and creative specs
• Bonus: Experience with cross‑platform video strategy (TikTok, Meta, CTV)

You're a Fit If You…

• Are a builder — ready to establish a new discipline with rigor and vision
• Thrive in hands‑on, performance‑oriented media environments
• Communicate clearly and confidently with cross‑functional teams and clients
• Stay ahead of platform updates, creative trends, and measurement innovations
• Are obsessed with clean setups, smart optimizations, and measurable impact

Send your resume today!

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Advertising and Marketing

Industries

• Advertising Services