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Sr. Video Media Buyer (Google/YouTube) – Freelance

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Our client, a full‑service creative agency has an immediate need for a seasoned YouTube/Google Digital Video Buyer. This is 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.

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)

Fit

• 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

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