Media Jobs in Los Angeles
14 open roles · Typical salary $60K–$165K
Los Angeles anchors the West Coast media market. The agency landscape skews toward independents and brand-led shops — RPA, Mekanism, Mediahub LA, Wpromote, Tinuiti, and Mindgruve all maintain LA offices alongside the holding company satellites. CTV and streaming-native planning is a particular LA strength given the entertainment client concentration.
Compensation runs slightly below NYC for equivalent roles but cost of living often nets out favorably outside the Westside. Mid-level planners earn $70–$90K; senior and supervisor roles run $100–$140K. Streaming/CTV specialists with platform certifications (Roku, Netflix Ads, Amazon DSP) command meaningful premiums.
LA media culture is more flexible on remote and hybrid arrangements than NYC. Many shops settled at 2 days/week in office post-2024, and fully remote IC roles within US time zones are common at the senior level.
Open Los Angeles roles
Merchandise Buyer - Wellness, Personal Care, Gift, and Media
Flynt Management Group · Century, Los Angeles County · remote
Media Planner
24 Seven Talent · Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Senior Integrated Media Planner/Buyer
Bloom Ads Global Media · Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County
Social Media Analyst
Wasserman · Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Senior Agile Programmatic Solutions Consultant, Amazon Ads
Amazon Ads · Culver City, Los Angeles County
VP, Programmatic Strategy & Operations
Canvas Worldwide · El Segundo, Los Angeles County
Facebook Ads Specialist (Media Buyer) - REMOTE
Golden Hippo · Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Paid Media Analyst
Wilshire Law Firm · Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Senior Associate, Analytics
VaynerMedia · Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Senior Media Buyer - DTC Supplement Brand
Innovative Metrics · Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County
Sr. Digital Media Planner & Buyer
Imada Wong Communications · Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Media Buyer
Universal Music · Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
Performance Marketing Ad Buyer
Revelations Executive Search · Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County
Specialist, Digital Media Planning (MGM)
Canvas Worldwide · El Segundo, Los Angeles County
Top employers hiring in Los Angeles
- RPA
- Mekanism
- Wpromote
- Tinuiti
- Mindgruve
- MediaLink
- Initiative
- Mediahub
- Stun Creative
- Cashmere Agency
FAQs
How much do media planners make in Los Angeles?
Entry-level $48–$58K. Mid-level $70–$88K. Senior $95–$125K. Director and VP roles at major shops range $140–$220K+ with bonus.
Is LA a good market for CTV and streaming media jobs?
Yes — LA has the highest concentration of entertainment and streaming clients in the US, which translates to deep CTV planning and addressable TV buying expertise across local agencies. If your interest is video and streaming-native media, LA is arguably the best US market behind NYC.
Do LA agencies hire remote employees?
More than NYC. Many LA-headquartered shops hire fully remote within Pacific and Mountain time zones, especially at senior IC levels. Hybrid (2 days/week) is the most common arrangement for mid-level and below.
Which LA agencies focus on programmatic media?
Wpromote and Tinuiti both run substantial programmatic and biddable teams from LA. RPA and Mekanism take a more integrated approach with programmatic embedded in planning. The holding company offices (OMD LA, Mindshare LA) maintain dedicated programmatic squads.