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Optomi

Senior Project Manager

Glendale, CA · On-site

Optomi, in partnership with a premier client in the media and publishing industry, is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Media Supply Chain to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives supporting ...

The Tiziano Project

Media Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$132K - $137K/yr

The Tiziano Project strives to develop and encourage first-class collaborative journalism on a ... We are seeking a strategic and creative Media Manager to oversee and optimize our media presence ...

Digital Design Fab

Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Help develop the creative workflow for marketing assets and activate a social media strategy. - Client Care: Manage relationships with clients & coordinate production of projects from conception ...

Digital Design Fab

Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Help develop the creative workflow for marketing assets and activate a social media strategy. - Client Care: Manage relationships with clients & coordinate production of projects from conception ...

Digital Design Fab

Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Help develop the creative workflow for marketing assets and activate a social media strategy. - Client Care: Manage relationships with clients & coordinate production of projects from conception ...

FOX News Network, LLC

Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We ... The Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering capital projects across a ...

Fox

Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We ... The Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering capital projects across a ...

Felton Institute

Marketing Project Manager

Alameda, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Marketing Project Manager Communications Agency Overview Felton Institute responds to the needs of ... From printed collateral such as brochures and flyers to digital web and social media content. Our ...

AppleOne

Project Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$62.50/hr

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help standardize and streamline project ... Learn more about the E-Verify program. verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E - Verify ...

E*Pro, Inc.

Project manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

... Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Health Care and service industries ensures our services ... Job Title Project Manager (Agile Scrum Master) Work Location Louisville, KY Max Salary range: $90k ...

Nina Nurses

Project Manager

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Project Manager Nina Nurses is in need of a person that is seeking a nursing, healthcare, allied ... media content during travel, arrange for make-up artist and hair stylist for upcoming public ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for media project manager in California is $102,476.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,700.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a media project manager?

Media Project Managers are professionals who oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of media-related projects, such as advertising campaigns, digital content production, or multimedia events. They coordinate between creative teams, clients, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Their role involves managing timelines, budgets, resources, and communications to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality media outputs.

How does a media project manager typically collaborate with creative teams and clients during a project's lifecycle?

A Media Project Manager serves as the key liaison between creative teams—such as designers, writers, and producers—and clients throughout the project. They facilitate clear communication, manage expectations, and ensure that creative deliverables align with client goals and timelines. This often involves leading project kickoffs, organizing regular progress meetings, and resolving any issues that arise. By maintaining strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders, Media Project Managers help drive projects to successful completion while balancing creative vision and client requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a media project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Media Project Manager, you need strong organizational skills, project management experience, and a background in media production or communications, often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with project management tools like Asana or Trello, and familiarity with media production software and content management systems, are typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set standout professionals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for effectively coordinating teams, meeting deadlines, and delivering successful media projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Media Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,476 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

Senior Project Manager, IKE

West Hollywood, CA • On-site

Orange Barrel Media
Marketing • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Orange Barrel Mediaexternal

$132K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end delivery of IKE deployments in assigned markets, from site development support and permitting through construction, activation, and closeout

  • Manage general contractors, electricians, and vendors, including bidding, scopes of work, contract negotiation support, scheduling, and performance management

  • Coordinate kiosk fabrication, logistics, and delivery with internal teams and manage installation sequencing in market

Job description

About the role
The Senior Project Manager leads the deployment of IKE interactive digital kiosks in public rights-of-way across assigned U.S. markets, owning projects from siting and permitting through power coordination, construction, activation, and closeout. This role manages contractors, vendors, and consultants, drives schedules and budgets, and serves as a primary point of contact for city agencies, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
The right person brings deep construction and infrastructure project management experience, sound judgment in the field, and the ability to keep multiple markets moving at once. This role is based in our West Hollywood office in Los Angeles and is on-site daily, with the opportunity to work remotely one day a week after six months of employment.
What you'll do
  • Own end-to-end delivery of IKE deployments in assigned markets, from site development support and permitting through construction, activation, and closeout
  • Manage general contractors, electricians, and vendors, including bidding, scopes of work, contract negotiation support, scheduling, and performance management
  • Direct permitting strategy and track submittals with our Civil Engineering partners, resolving agency comments and driving approvals across city departments
  • Lead utility coordination and power make-ready efforts with utilities and our Civil Engineering partners, managing applications, easements, energization timelines, and escalations
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting, and maintain accurate project data in SiteTracker
  • Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and change orders, and manage project financials to budget
  • Coordinate kiosk fabrication, logistics, and delivery with internal teams and manage installation sequencing in market
  • Conduct site walks, pre-construction meetings, and inspections, and manage field issues through resolution.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for city agencies, utilities, property owners, and community stakeholders in assigned markets
  • Report project status, risks, and forecasts to leadership and cross-functional partners in Development, Design, Operations, and Finance
  • Mentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators and contribute to team processes, templates, and documentation standards
  • Travel to assigned markets according to business needs for site walks, pre-construction meetings, construction oversight, and inspections

Qualifications
Required
  • 7+ years of project management experience in construction, infrastructure, telecom, utility, or similar deployment programs
  • Demonstrated experience managing contractors, budgets, and schedules on multiple concurrent projects
  • Working knowledge of permitting, public right-of-way construction, and utility coordination
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including experience working directly with city agencies and utilities
  • Experience with SiteTracker, Salesforce, or a similar project tracking system
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with project financial tracking
  • Ability to travel according to business needs

Preferred
  • PMP certification or equivalent
  • Experience with small cell, fiber, digital signage, LED, electrical, or streetscape construction
  • Experience leading power make-ready programs with investor-owned utilities
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior project staff
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Orange Barrel Media (OBM) creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in top U.S. markets. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement premier media programs that add to the character of urban places. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates.
The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) platform in concert with cities across the U.S. through the company IKE Smart City. IKE is a best-in-class public engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, enliven the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. The core pillars of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market to achieve city objectives and exceed community expectations.
We are a place where people are inspired to achieve success, genuinely like each other, and have endless opportunities to grow.
Learn more at www.obm.com and www.ikesmartcity.com.
The pay range for this role is:
132,000 - 172,000 USD per year (LA Office )

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