RemoteRemote-first role; occasional travel to client meetings; primary office in the Los Angeles area.
Growth & MarketingPerformance & Paid Marketing
About the job
Requirements
3+ years of hands-on media buying experience
Platforms: Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, and ideally DV360
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 and 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
Responsibilities
Set up, manage, and optimize paid media campaigns across platforms like Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and DV360
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
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with Reddit
Familiarity with Snapchat
Familiarity with the entertainment industry is a strong plus
Salary Range: 80000 to 100000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
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)
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:
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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.