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

JustWatch GmbH, Los Angeles, CA, United States


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)

$80,000 - $100,000 a year

The stated salary range of USD 80,000 - 100,000 reflects the base salary including commission and complies with the California Transparency Law. Final pay depends on qualifications and equity considerations.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.