Media Planner, Digital & Social Ad Sales

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 43803

Job Closing Date: June 1, 2026

New York, USA, 10036

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.

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, Digital & Social Ad Sales, will provide end-to-end support to the Ad Sales teams across digital, audio, linear, programmatic, and Social channels, with a specific focus on Social. This position will be pivotal in collaborating with the Social Ad Sales and Operations teams to identify and implement best practices and processes for Social. This person will have a strong knowledge of BBC’s systems, platforms, ad products, and capabilities to deliver successful advertising campaigns. The Media Planner, Digital & Social Ad Sales is based in the New York office and is an integral function to BBC Advertising. This position reports into the Manager, Media Strategist & Planning and will work closely with the Head of Social & Off-Platform Sales.

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

The Media Planner, Digital & Social Ad Sales supports the full advertising campaign lifecycle, from pre-sale strategy through post-sale execution, with a strong focus on Social advertising. This role partners closely with Sales, Client Success, Ad Ops, and internal planning teams to deliver seamless, high-quality campaigns across social, digital, audio, programmatic, and linear channels. Clear, efficient communication and strong cross-functional collaboration are critical to ensuring campaigns meet client goals, drive revenue, and deliver an exceptional advertising experience.

Pre-Sale Support:

• Partner with Sales to respond to RFPs and RFIs across multiple channels, developing strategic, client-focused solutions that align BBC offerings with advertiser objectives
• Develop media plans and proposal materials, forecast and reserve inventory, and ensure accurate pricing and availability
• Track and report all pre-sale Social pitches for visibility and reporting to the Head of Social & Off-Platform Sales
• Maintain deep knowledge of BBC products, tools, platforms, and operational capabilities

Post-Sale Execution:

• Review insertion orders for accuracy, book campaigns in the order management system, and support launch coordination with internal teams
• Monitor pacing and performance, optimizing campaigns to deliver in full and achieve client KPIs
• Deliver regular reporting and screenshots to clients, partnering with Client Success to ensure performance, delivery, and renewal readiness
• Track and report post-sale Social delivery, collaborate with Ad Ops and Social teams to improve workflows, processes, and overall efficiency of Social campaigns

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

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

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.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

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You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: [email protected]