Digital Media Strategy and Planning Manager I

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$62K/yr – $78K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end, data-driven media strategy and execution for live events, leading buying, optimization, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive KPI achievement.

  • Lead the media strategy, buying, and optimization workstreams
  • Mentor teammates and translate performance insights into stakeholder recommendations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and present full-funnel, data-driven media strategies aligned with event goals and audience insights
  • Own the direct media buying process, from vendor RFP and negotiation through activation
  • Oversee campaign execution across platforms, ensuring delivery, pacing and performance are aligned to KPIs
  • Lead reporting strategy and partner with Analytics to generate insights and recommendations
  • Evaluate media performance, implement optimizations and inform broader strategic direction
  • Partner with Marketing, Analytics and Creative teams to align on strategy and execution
  • Build cohesive campaigns across paid, earned and owned channels
  • Contribute ideas and point of view in strategic planning sessions
  • Serve as a point of contact for tour marketers, category managers and external vendors
  • Communicate media performance and strategic recommendations clearly and persuasively

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in digital paid media (offline media a plus)
  • Moderate to deep experience with at least one major media platform or tool, such as:
  • Ad Serving: Campaign Manager 360 (CM360)
  • Search: Google Ads, SA360
  • Social: Meta Business Manager
  • Programmatic: The Trade Desk
  • Project Management: Asana
  • Proven ability to manage campaigns end-to-end across multiple digital platforms
  • Experience with direct media buying, including RFPs and vendor negotiation

Benefits

  • HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
  • YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
  • WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
  • FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
  • CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
  • OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
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Live Nation Entertainment

3.9 Glassdoor

Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s Top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live events and ticketing. With business operations and corporate functions across major divisions including Ticketmaster, Concerts, Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation, we offer exciting opportunities across every discipline.Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the perks we offer our full-time, global workforce. For any stage in your career, our benefits are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment, 6 months paid caregiver leave, Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker on your work trips), Music@Home (cultivate your little ones music interest), and tuition reimbursement for ongoing career development. Plus, you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.

Founded in 2005
Beverly Hills, California, USA
24K employees (4,901 in marketing)
76% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$62K/yr – $78K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Media Planning median pay in the United States

$92K/yr

Most pay falls between $73K and $124K. Based on 1,292 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$3.7B
Last Raise
$1.3B
Post IPO Debt, 5 months ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1.3B
  • Dec 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $1B
  • Jan 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $900M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
101.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.3%
Direct
43.4%
Referral
7%
Social
2.8%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23.6K
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Digital Media Strategy and Planning Manager I

Live Nation Entertainment · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid