Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

$38 - $48

Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

Location: Universal City, CA

Schedule: Hybrid — 4 days onsite, Fridays remote

Term: 6+ month contract

REQUIRED. Prior Media experience.

We're looking for a Media Strategy & Planning Manager to lead media planning across all channels for a 6+ month contract, working closely with the Senior Director of Media.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute media strategies/plans for supported shows, in partnership with the Senior Director, Media

• Prepare media briefs, plan recommendations, campaign recaps, and presentations for leadership and agency partners

• Use research, analytics, and audience insights to guide media recommendations and investment decisions

• Partner with cross-functional teams on marketing plans, representing the media team and communicating strategy/updates

• Oversee end-to-end campaign execution — assets developed, approved, delivered, and launched on time

• Help manage financial reporting tied to the media budget

• Support the broader media team with ad-hoc projects as needed

What You Need

• 5+ years of media planning/buying experience across all channels

• Strong foundation in marketing, advertising, and media planning

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns, timelines, and deadlines independently

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Analytical and strategic thinker who can turn data into clear, actionable recommendations

• Understanding of TV and digital viewing measurement

• Knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem (ad servers, DSPs, SSPs, networks, exchanges, creative optimizers, data providers)

• Previous people management/coaching experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, marketing, communications/advertising, or media studies

• Media agency experience

• Entertainment marketing or media experience

• Knowledge of the Broadcast/Streaming TV industry

• Proactive, collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset

• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills; familiarity with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.