Media Planner job at BBC Studios in Los Angeles, CA

Title: Media Planner

Location: Los Angeles, USA, 90025

Job Description:

Job Requisition ID: 37140

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Advertising
LOCATION: Los Angeles – Hybrid

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Media Planner will provide end-to-end sales support to the Ad Sales teams with a strong emphasis on publisher-led, omnichannel planning across digital, audio, social, linear, and programmatic environments. This role brings deep understanding of a premium publisher ecosystem and audience driven storytelling to deliver integrated, high-impact advertiser solutions.

The Media Planner is based in the Los Angeles office and reports to the Director, Head of Media Planning. This role supports the full campaign lifecycle, from pre-sale strategy through post-sale execution, ensuring that advertiser objectives are met through thoughtful planning, seamless execution, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing Advertising team where curiosity, partnership, and craft are valued as much as results. Working with trusted, globally recognized brands, you’ll help shape advertising experiences that have real impact for clients and audiences alike. The role offers meaningful exposure to complex campaigns across digital, audio, social, linear, and programmatic platforms, while building deep expertise within a globally respected media organization committed to creative excellence and thoughtful execution.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Pre-Sale (Strategic Planning and Publisher Expertise):

Support Sales by responding to RFPs with cross-channel, audience-first media strategies that align BBC’s suite of offerings with advertiser goals
Develop integrated media plans across digital, social, audio, linear, and programmatic channels, leveraging BBC’s premium content, products, and first party data
Forecast and reserve inventory accurately, ensuring plans are feasible, scalable, and aligned with client KPIs
Maintain strong knowledge of BBC’s advertising products, platforms, and capabilities to ensure high performing, executable campaigns

Post-Sale (Execution and Optimization):

Review Insertion Orders for accuracy and alignment with approved media plans
Book campaigns in order management systems and ensure proper launch set up in partnership with Ad Operations and Client Success teams
Monitor pacing and performance across all channels, identifying optimization opportunities to ensure full delivery against inventory and KPIs
Provide ongoing reporting to clients on a regular cadence and assist in billing/invoice reconciliation on a monthly basis

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

2+ years of experience in media planning, sales planning, or advertising support
Strong understanding of omnichannel media planning, including digital, audio, social, linear, and programmatic

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency in Excel
Experience within a premium publisher or media owner environment
Familiarity with tools such as Google Ad Manager, Operative.One, Salesforce, or similar platforms

If you bring some of these skills and transferable strengths, we encourage you to apply.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
Work/life balance
Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Gym Reimbursement

COMPENSATION

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. This range does not include bonus compensation or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location of the position.

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