Senior Media Planner

JOB DETAILS:

BBC Studios – Ad Sales / Commercial
Location: Los Angeles – Hybrid

WE ARE 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. At Digital News & Streaming, our ambition is to entertain, educate, and inspire through world-class journalism in all forms. Our reporting takes you across the world and then provides the tools to live a more informed and fulfilled life.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Media Planner will provide end-to-end sales support to the New & Growth Ad Sales team 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.

As a Senior Media Planner, this role plays a critical part in developing comprehensive media strategies, optimizing performance, and securing successful outcomes for BBC’s clients and their objectives. The Senior Media Planner is based in the Los Angeles office and reports to the Manager, Media Strategist & 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

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
• Lead the development of strategic responses to New & Growth RFPs across digital, social, audio, linear, and programmatic channels, leveraging BBC’s premium content, products, and first party data
• Own channel mix recommendations and budget allocation decisions, grounded in audience insights and performance data
• Provide strategic POVs on packaging, pricing, and inventory utilization to maximize revenue and performance
• Act as a subject matter expert on BBC offerings, proactively introducing new opportunities and innovative solutions to clients and internal stakeholders

Post-Sale (Execution and Optimization):

• Review insertion orders and provide final sign-off on plans to ensure alignment with strategic intent and client objectives
• Book campaigns in order management systems and ensure proper launch set up in partnership with Ad Operations and Client Success teams
• Own reporting and optimization strategy, translating performance data into actionable recommendations and mid-flight adjustments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of experience in digital media planning, sales planning, or advertising support, preferably within a publisher environment
• Strong understanding of omnichannel media planning, including digital, audio, linear, social, and programmatic advertising
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Strategic mindset with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Excel required and experience with advertising tools/platforms a plus (i.e. Google Ad Manager, Operative.One, Salesforce, etc.

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 $75,000-$85,000 dependent on experience & market conditions. 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.