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Media Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Media Operations Specialist is an independent operator who owns and continuously improves the end-to-end media operations program for the Cleaning portfolio. This role drives in-market execution ...

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WildBrain is looking for a Media Operations Analyst to join our Media Solution team and help shape and support WildBrain's digital, commercial and marketing strategies for both our owned Kids ...

WildBrain is looking for a Media Operations Analyst to join our Media Solution team and help shape and support WildBrain's digital, commercial and marketing strategies for both our owned Kids ...

We're looking for a Director, Social Media Operations to oversee the day-to-day execution, quality control, and operational excellence of our social media department. This role will ensure content is ...

We're looking for a Director, Social Media Operations to oversee the day-to-day execution, quality control, and operational excellence of our social media department. This role will ensure content is ...

We're looking for a Director, Social Media Operations to oversee the day-to-day execution, quality control, and operational excellence of our social media department. This role will ensure content is ...

About the Role The Media Operations team is focused on hands-on-keyboard activation of digital channels - inclusive of tagging, trafficking, buying, & more - and how & where to use the right digital ...

Insomniac - Media Admin, New Media

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$130K - $135K/yr

The Media Admin is responsible for assisting in the operations of the media department. Working closely with the Sr Director of Media Operations, this position will be tasked with setting and ...

Insomniac - Media Admin, New Media

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$130K - $135K/yr

The Media Admin is responsible for assisting in the operations of the media department. Working closely with the Sr Director of Media Operations, this position will be tasked with setting and ...

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How much do media operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for media operations in California is $25.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $29.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is operations a high paying job?

Media operations roles can offer competitive salaries, especially with experience and specialized skills such as content management, digital tools, and project coordination. Salaries vary based on industry, location, and level of responsibility, but they are generally considered mid-range compared to other media or technical roles.

What jobs will no longer exist in 2030?

Media Operations roles may decline as automation, AI, and digital content management tools become more advanced, reducing the need for manual oversight and traditional media handling. Jobs involving routine media scheduling, basic content editing, or manual distribution are likely to be replaced by software solutions, emphasizing skills in digital tools and data analysis. However, roles requiring strategic planning, creative input, and technical expertise will continue to evolve rather than disappear.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Media Operations position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Media Operations role, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and experience with media workflows, often supported by a background in communications, media production, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems, broadcast automation tools, scheduling software, and analytics platforms is highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective cross-functional communication are crucial soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure smooth media distribution, timely project delivery, and effective coordination with various teams to support business goals.

What are some common responsibilities in a Media Operations role?

Media Operations professionals are typically responsible for coordinating the delivery, scheduling, and quality control of content across various platforms, whether digital, broadcast, or streaming. Daily tasks often include managing media assets, monitoring live content feeds, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with creative, marketing, and technical teams to ensure seamless operations. You may also be involved in tracking content performance, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and implementing process improvements. This role is fast-paced and requires the ability to juggle multiple deadlines while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

What kind of jobs in media bring in $150,000 a year?

Senior media operations roles such as Media Director, Digital Media Manager, or Media Strategist can earn $150,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced skills in data analysis, and familiarity with media management tools. These positions often require leadership responsibilities, strategic planning, and a strong understanding of media platforms and analytics.

What is a Media Operations job?

A Media Operations job involves managing the technical and logistical aspects of media content distribution across various platforms. Professionals in this role ensure smooth workflows for media production, asset management, scheduling, and delivery. They often collaborate with content creators, broadcasters, and digital teams to optimize media processes. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with media technology are key in this field.

What do media operations do?

Media operations professionals manage the technical and logistical aspects of media content, including scheduling, distribution, and quality control. They often work with digital tools and platforms to ensure smooth delivery of media assets across various channels, supporting the overall media production process.
What cities in California are hiring for Media Operations jobs? Cities in California with the most Media Operations job openings:
Infographic showing various Media Operations job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Internship, 58% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,874 per year, or $25.9 per hour.
Media Operations Specialist

Media Operations Specialist

Clorox

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Media Operations Specialist is an independent operator who owns and continuously improves the end-to-end media operations program for the Cleaning portfolio. This role drives in-market execution, optimization, and governance across campaigns, budgets, and creative workflows.
The Specialist owns creative planning, tracking and documentation, ensuring the right content reaches the right end customer and retailers. This role is the QA gate that keeps the BE/BX media engine clean as it scales. Additionally, this role establishes best practices, connects cross-functional partners, and ensures disciplined, zero-defect execution at scale. The role requires strong judgment to independently prioritize, identify inefficiencies, and introduce process improvements that materially impact media performance and operational efficiency.

In this role, you will:

-In descending order of importance:

  • Campaign management and execution. Maintain and own live media plans from launch- manage pacing reports, reallocations, and value-added workflows (added-value units, bonus impressions, makegoods). Oversee campaign optimizations and budget updates.
  • Own the end-to-end creative operations framework, including tracking, trafficking, rights management, and documentation. Establish and enforce naming conventions, QA protocols, and audience-to-creative mapping standards across teams and partners. Ensuring the right content reaches the right end customer/retailers. Continuously evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design scalable solutions that improve speed, accuracy, and performance across the media ecosystem.
  • Oversee campaign set up across Programmatic, Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, and others. QA placements, creatives, audiences, and tracking pixels. Serve as the final escalation point for trafficking and QA issues, providing guidance and resolving complex execution challenges across teams and platforms.
  • Manage vendor relationships. Evaluate new media opportunities that help deliver Clorox business and marketing objectives. Lead execution of larger partnerships from initial concepting to evaluating performance.
  • Budgeting and financial management. Mange internal budget tracking and optimizations. Responsible for communicating budget updates to agencies and tracking spend across internal and external budget management systems.
  • Generate campaign optimizations based on insights. Work with Analytics, Brand, Insights and agencies to analyze consumer research, competitive data and media performance. Generate inputs and insights into performance reports and make optimization recommendations.

What we look for:

  • 3-6 years of hands-on media operations, ad trafficking, or campaign management experience - agency, publisher, retail media network, or in-house brand.
  • Demonstrated experience with DSPs, social platforms and/or managed service media buys. Retail Media experience preferred (Amazon, Walmart, Target).

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ad trafficking platforms - expert hands-on: Google Campaign Manager 360 (CM360), Google Ad Manager (GAM), Display & Video 360 (DV360), Search Ads 360 (SA360).
  • Retailer ad servers and self-service consoles: Amazon Ads Console + DSP, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Instacart Ads, Criteo.
  • Social ad managers: Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, Pinterest, Snap, Reddit Ads.
  • QA workflows: ad-spec validation, third-party tag testing (Charles Proxy, browser dev tools), pre-launch checklists, post-launch validation.
  • Privacy compliance literacy: GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, consent-mode tagging.
  • Excel/Sheets fluency for pacing reports and reconciliation; bonus for SQL or Looker Studio.
  • Naming-convention and taxonomy discipline; documentation rigor.
  • AI-native ways of working: comfort using AI assistants for trafficking checklists, anomaly detection, and SOP drafting.
  • Strong written communicator able to escalate clearly and quickly to the Senior Manager.
  • Calm under launch-day pressure; bias to checklists and zero-defect execution.

Workplace type:


Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That's why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.


[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.


We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

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-Zone A: $109,400 - $210,000

-Zone B: $100,300 - $192,500

-Zone C: $91,200 - $175,000


All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.


This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.